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FG08 FYS

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,451 mi
Last recorded131,451 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 131,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 122,817 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 115,724 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Apr 2024 115,724 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2023 107,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,437 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock dust covers

Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers

injector seal ?

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,942 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 74,942 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,641 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,851 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 56,126 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,333 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,611 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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FG08 FYS is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FG08 FYS, 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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FG08 FYS is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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