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CP08 VLW

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,119 mi
Last recorded135,119 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VLW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 135,119 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 132,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 129,649 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 129,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 117,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 104,729 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 98,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,714 miles

both rear tyres perrishing/ cracking

n/s front tyre perrishing/ cracking

n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2015 92,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing/ cracking

n/s front tyre perrishing/ cracking

n/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 82,779 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 77,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,975 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 69,169 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 VLW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLW, 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 VLW registered?

CP08 VLW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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