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FE08 DYW

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,308 mi
Last recorded129,308 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 DYW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 129,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 215/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 126,465 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle and components corroded

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,025 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 117,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,963 miles

Central Exhaust box delaminating.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 105,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Tie bar. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust box delaminating.

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 97,389 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust Silencer Boxes Delaminating.

Fail 13 Apr 2019 97,389 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust Silencer Boxes Delaminating.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,855 miles

Centre and Rear silencer boxes delaminating.

Engine trays and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 91,855 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre and Rear silencer boxes delaminating.

Engine trays and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,082 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating on outer skin

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 59,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,417 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,932 miles

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

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

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,370 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,184 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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FE08 DYW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE08 DYW, 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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FE08 DYW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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