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DS08 KCE

2008 Volvo C30

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,968 mi
Last recorded56,968 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 KCE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 56,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak engine to transmission join area

Pass 16 Oct 2024 50,314 miles

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

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 1 Nov 2023 45,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,403 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 39,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,017 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 37,901 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 37,895 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 37,661 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,963 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 34,963 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,416 miles

Rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre inner sidewall slight damage

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,336 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,809 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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DS08 KCE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DS08 KCE, 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 DS08 KCE registered?

DS08 KCE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DS08 KCE safe to buy?

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