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CX08 FMU

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,900 mi
Last recorded109,900 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 FMU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 109,900 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 101,881 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 101,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 73,178 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 70,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front screen damaged on the nearside

Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to front screen

Fail 28 Mar 2019 67,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to front screen

Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,715 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged All (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,585 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 27,086 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 26 May 2012 22,307 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 22,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 11,850 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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CX08 FMU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX08 FMU, 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 CX08 FMU registered?

CX08 FMU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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