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FH57 CXT

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,638 mi
Last recorded95,638 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 CXT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 95,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX OUTER SKIN (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 85,034 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 May 2016 84,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side and around tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 May 2015 75,108 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 75,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 63,334 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)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 49,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2012
Fail 1 May 2012 39,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,266 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 27,264 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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FH57 CXT is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FH57 CXT, 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 FH57 CXT registered?

FH57 CXT is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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