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DA08 TZR

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,620 mi
Last recorded123,620 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 123,620 miles

Coolant leak coolant leak from expansion tank

Exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2025 120,023 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 117,261 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2024 117,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,589 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 108,588 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 96,576 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,840 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 78,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 74,313 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged split in hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 69,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 69,465 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 64,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,007 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 56,976 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,682 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2015 52,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 22,073 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,267 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,875 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 14,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TZR 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 72.7%.

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

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