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FH08 DWE

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,859 mi
Last recorded165,859 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 DWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 165,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 165,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 149,565 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 129,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 117,387 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 117,387 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S/F (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 102,014 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear Brake pads look 2/3rds worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,865 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,865 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 88,302 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,742 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,240 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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FH08 DWE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FH08 DWE, 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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FH08 DWE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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