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DA08 PHY

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,360 mi
Last recorded116,360 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 PHY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 116,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Accident damaged (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 116,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split and inner wheel covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Accident damaged (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 103,509 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 94,568 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft oil seal o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 94,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam dull (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft oil seal o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 87,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 87,251 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,075 miles

chip to screen

front brake balance

n/s/f tyres worn to limit

o/s/r indictor discolouring

Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip to screen

front brake balance

n/s/f tyres worn to limit

o/s/r indictor discolouring

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,497 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip but not considered excessive (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside headlamp deteriated,not as bright as offside...vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 81,151 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,430 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,136 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,615 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 62,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 54,764 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,764 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,279 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,925 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 23,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,949 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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DA08 PHY is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DA08 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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