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CP08 SPV

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,627 mi
Last recorded53,627 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 SPV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 53,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 45,224 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 35,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 31,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear vehicle been stood should clear on a run (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 29,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 28,549 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 28,549 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 27,940 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 26,979 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2018 26,975 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front suspension top mount noisy on rotation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 26,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 24,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 22,466 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 20,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 18,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

unable toproperly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 8,507 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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CP08 SPV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 75,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP08 SPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CP08 SPV registered?

CP08 SPV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is CP08 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 SPV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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