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CP58 EMV

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,494 mi
Last recorded122,494 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP58 EMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 122,494 miles

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 centre (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 116,178 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened undersurface, sub-frame, components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 116,178 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened undersurface, sub-frame, components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 112,165 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 112,165 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 96,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 81,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr nsr and osf tyres have very slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 81,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges inner and outer side walls both walls almost worn through for half the area of the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr nsr and osf tyres have very slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak around front of sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 62,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear uneven wear tyre inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer almost rusted off centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 62,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear uneven wear tyre inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer almost rusted off centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,883 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,967 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 49,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,026 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 26,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 17,161 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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CP58 EMV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EMV, 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 CP58 EMV registered?

CP58 EMV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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