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DN08 TVJ

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,076 mi
Last recorded103,076 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 TVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 103,076 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 103,075 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,481 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 92,582 miles

Central exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded.

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam aim lower than nearside but within tolerance.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 92,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front end marker light in headlamp intermittent.

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam aim lower than nearside but within tolerance.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear service brake slight fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear offside rear service brake lagging in operation compared to nearside rear but not excessive. imbalance high.

Fail 8 Dec 2022 89,831 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp aim slightly lower than nearside.

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear service brake slight fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear offside rear service brake lagging in operation compared to nearside rear but not excessive. imbalance high.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 85,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 76,933 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working amber marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 72,146 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

outer skin of rear exhaust section corrodded

Pass 11 May 2018 68,572 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 68,572 miles

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

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

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 64,263 miles

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

middle/rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 64,260 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

middle/rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 57,652 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2016 57,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 50,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 44,676 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,043 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,523 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 18,761 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 TVJ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN08 TVJ, 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 TVJ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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