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DA08 UAC

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,725 mi
Last recorded105,725 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 UAC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 105,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,615 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 95,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 95,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter incorrect, no longer stopping ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,210 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 87,621 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 77,196 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 77,196 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2016 70,689 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 70,678 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,945 miles

Offside front road spring has advanced corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2014 64,129 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,396 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,975 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 UAC is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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