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FE08 PXV

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,104 mi
Last recorded109,104 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 PXV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 109,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 105,764 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 105,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,856 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 98,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 91,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 91,695 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative when ignition is off (4.4.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases side of silncer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner bulb of 3 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 84,667 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 80,358 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,565 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,065 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 67,034 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,138 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,246 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,811 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,524 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 PXV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXV, 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 FE08 PXV registered?

FE08 PXV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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