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DN57 FTV

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,261 mi
Last recorded76,261 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 FTV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 76,261 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2025 75,108 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,732 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,510 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective support mount at front subframe failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,974 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/splitting - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges 0mm, o/s close to cords - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,891 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 69,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,250 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 68,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,075 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pinion assy (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 63,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pinion assy (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,658 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,588 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering rack damp

Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,466 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 39,382 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 33,257 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill coveres fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2012 28,496 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill coveres fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 23,540 miles

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

all brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jan 2011 23,536 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

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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DN57 FTV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue 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 DN57 FTV, 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 DN57 FTV registered?

DN57 FTV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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