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DU08 YZO

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

151,830 mi
Last recorded151,830 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 YZO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 151,830 miles

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

Rear No access to seat belts due to luggage on seats

Fail 6 Jul 2019 151,822 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear No access to seat belts due to luggage on seats

Pass 5 Jun 2018 145,555 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn but ok at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2018 145,555 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 Headlamp aim too low and poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn but ok at time of test

Pass 27 May 2017 134,788 miles

back box heat shield

Fail 26 May 2017 134,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box heat shield

Pass 7 Apr 2016 126,823 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 126,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,108 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 113,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has small cut to outer wall

Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 102,602 miles

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

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

exhaust system corrosion

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

n/s/r tyre cut outer wall

o/s/f tyre cut outer wall

Fail 17 Jun 2013 102,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust system corrosion

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

n/s/r tyre cut outer wall

o/s/f tyre cut outer wall

o/s/r tyre cut inner wall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,082 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 77,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,976 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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DU08 YZO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DU08 YZO, 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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DU08 YZO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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