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DN08 XVW

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,270 mi
Last recorded177,270 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 XVW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 177,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 144,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 110,543 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 106,602 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,154 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 82,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,758 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,167 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,420 miles

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

exhaust outer skin poor

Fail 24 Jul 2012 61,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/50/17w

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

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

exhaust outer skin poor

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,514 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 XVW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XVW, 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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What year was DN08 XVW registered?

DN08 XVW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is DN08 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 XVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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