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DA08 DBV

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,943 mi
Last recorded99,943 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 DBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 99,943 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 99,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,163 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both [front and rear] sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all components front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,874 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,005 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,882 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 31 Jul 2021 83,725 miles

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

cover sills shields

Pass 26 Aug 2020 80,536 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,075 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 55,155 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,097 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 47,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working no bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,523 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 36,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,296 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,219 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,640 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,285 miles

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)

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 DBV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DBV, 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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DA08 DBV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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