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EK08 FSV

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,238 mi
Last recorded101,238 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 FSV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 101,238 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

park brake travel high.

Pass 12 Oct 2024 83,374 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 83,374 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 73,575 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 73,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,224 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 67,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,788 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,753 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 62,753 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,571 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 57,044 miles

plastic covers fitted on outer sills.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,158 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 54,158 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 52,350 miles

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

nearside and offside front position lamps slightly different colour

offside marker light not working

Pass 18 May 2015 52,350 miles

nearside and offside front position lamps slightly different colour

offside marker light not working

Pass 22 May 2014 49,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,161 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,958 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,119 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,935 miles

stonechip in windowscreen zone a

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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EK08 FSV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EK08 FSV, 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 EK08 FSV registered?

EK08 FSV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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