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CX58 ZTJ

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,240 mi
Last recorded131,240 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX58 ZTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 131,240 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 131,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 129,248 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NR/OR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 129,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NR/OR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 120,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Top cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 111,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 111,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 102,288 miles

Nearside Front bumper loose

Fail 17 Feb 2021 102,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,255 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 89,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,767 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and approaching wear bars

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 85,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and approaching wear bars

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 65,814 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS+NS (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 65,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS+NS (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,862 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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CX58 ZTJ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CX58 ZTJ, 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 CX58 ZTJ registered?

CX58 ZTJ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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