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CP58 EBZ

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP58 EBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 111,036 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak engine

Pass 2 Jan 2024 105,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 105,087 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak from joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly pitted & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm front bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 99,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

slight oil leak gearbox

Fail 19 Dec 2022 99,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 99,024 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 92,705 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 92,675 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 86,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,683 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 75,846 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 75,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2017 68,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,309 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,598 miles

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

sill covers/undertray

Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,598 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

sill covers/undertray

Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

very slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

very slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jul 2014 36,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,888 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,314 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,286 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 26,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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CP58 EBZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP58 EBZ, 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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CP58 EBZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 November 2008.

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