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DA08 ALO

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,107 mi
Last recorded83,107 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 ALO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,107 miles

both rear tyres tread wearing uneven on inner edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,305 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration to rubber (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,075 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 55,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both nearside tyres wearing uneven

damage to the nearside of the vehicle but not obstructing/sharp edges

Fail 12 May 2015 55,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside tyres wearing uneven

damage to the nearside of the vehicle but not obstructing/sharp edges

Pass 16 May 2014 47,758 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 38,852 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 38,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 31,663 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 19,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DA08 ALO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA08 ALO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA08 ALO registered?

DA08 ALO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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