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DA08 DBU

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,611 mi
Last recorded119,611 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,611 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,121 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 112,865 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 112,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear one (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,795 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2014 101,610 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,664 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 81,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 54,653 miles

Engine oil level just above minimum mark on dipstick

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

Fail 14 May 2011 54,649 miles

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

Engine oil level just above minimum mark on dipstick

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

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 DBU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DA08 DBU, 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 DA08 DBU registered?

DA08 DBU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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