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CT57 EMV

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,025 mi
Last recorded103,025 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT57 EMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 103,025 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,726 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underneath corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 89,726 miles

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

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underneath corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2021 86,550 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 86,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 84,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 84,119 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers on sills both sides unable to fully inspect

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 65,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjuster damaged. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,663 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 52,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,725 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,844 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 25,844 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2014 14,921 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,034 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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CT57 EMV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 CT57 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 CT57 EMV registered?

CT57 EMV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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