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DL08 FKE

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,864 mi
Last recorded142,864 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 FKE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 142,864 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

Pass 5 Jun 2025 140,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust has a minor leak

Fail 13 May 2025 140,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak from offside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to rear underside/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 139,396 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged body cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both main transverse lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 137,964 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,164 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 130,164 miles

Exhaust system insecure front bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 120,528 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 120,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid re filled (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 116,615 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 111,225 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough noise from nearside front suspension (2.1.1 (a))

Travel on parking brake lever but not excessive

Pass 14 May 2018 105,471 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 105,471 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,436 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement NSF caliper sticking on . (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring broken may puncture the osf tyre. (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NSF caliper sticking on. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,108 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,440 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 83,535 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,564 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,573 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,531 miles

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)

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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DL08 FKE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DL08 FKE, 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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DL08 FKE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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