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CU08 CLZ

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,976 mi
Last recorded93,976 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 93,976 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 93,976 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 91,220 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 91,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,206 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 88,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,333 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 85,315 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,788 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 13 Aug 2019 59,841 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 18 Aug 2016 33,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 20 Aug 2015 22,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,449 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,775 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,764 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 12,796 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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CU08 CLZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU08 CLZ, 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 CU08 CLZ registered?

CU08 CLZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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