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DS57 YSY

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,984 mi
Last recorded182,984 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 YSY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 182,984 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 182,981 miles

Brake pressure storage reservoir leaking servo (1.1.9 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2025 174,464 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 170,709 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 170,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 164,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 158,423 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 158,423 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 150,893 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 150,893 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 145,231 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 136,005 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 129,440 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 129,440 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 124,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 124,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,045 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted offside & nearside unable to fully inspect both outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted offside & nearside unable to fully inspect both outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 98,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 98,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,516 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions no reading

Pass 14 Aug 2012 62,029 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,144 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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DS57 YSY is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DS57 YSY, 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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DS57 YSY is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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