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CU08 OXC

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,022 mi
Last recorded148,022 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OXC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 148,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 148,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 142,409 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 142,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 140,534 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 140,534 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 131,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 125,590 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 125,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,140 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly scalloping on inner edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly scalloping on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 100,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly scalloping on inner edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly scalloping on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,840 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,816 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 91,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad/very light scoring to outer edge of disc (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

Non-obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Fail 19 Feb 2016 82,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

Non-obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,833 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,804 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 1 Mar 2013 30,559 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,331 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 26,331 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,819 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 OXC is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

CU08 OXC is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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