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CV08 LHJ

2008 Volvo C30

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,539 mi
Last recorded88,539 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,539 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Surface corrosion front and rear suspension components.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 84,588 miles

Surface corrosion rear suspension components.

Fail 3 Mar 2020 84,513 miles

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

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

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

Surface corrosion rear suspension components.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

adv both front backing plates deteriorated

adv corrosion on sub frame front and rear

adv corrosion on under body ,floor pan,chassis,sub frame and steering and suspension components

Fail 27 Feb 2019 77,727 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

adv both front backing plates deteriorated

adv corrosion on sub frame front and rear

adv corrosion on under body ,floor pan,chassis,sub frame and steering and suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2018 74,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,055 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted too under body

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,965 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 54,503 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 47,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 47,285 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,370 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,517 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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CV08 LHJ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CV08 LHJ, 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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CV08 LHJ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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