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DN08 EPA

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,108 mi
Last recorded130,108 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 EPA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 130,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE 205/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE 205/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 129,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE 205/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE 205/50*17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,024 miles

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

n/s dip beam pattern poor

Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,188 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 122,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,805 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 119,805 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 118,855 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))

Pass 15 May 2019 117,628 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

Fail 15 May 2019 117,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of treads

Pass 15 May 2018 98,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 56,222 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 73,797 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 62,128 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,189 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 36,882 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 28,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlight beam output poor

Fail 20 May 2011 20,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 20,904 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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DN08 EPA is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DN08 EPA, 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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DN08 EPA is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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