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CU08 DVP

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,552 mi
Last recorded200,552 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 DVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 200,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 197,198 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 186,505 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 186,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 171,135 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 171,135 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 154,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 136,810 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 136,810 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 120,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 101,085 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 101,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 87,844 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,890 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 DVP is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DVP, 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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CU08 DVP is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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