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CU08 OPE

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,992 mi
Last recorded195,992 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 195,992 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 189,544 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 183,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 183,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 178,008 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 170,299 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 170,299 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 160,648 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 143,594 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,520 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 127,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,933 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 90,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,172 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 78,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 45,121 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 OPE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU08 OPE, 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 OPE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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