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FL08 RNN

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,336 mi
Last recorded117,336 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 RNN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 117,336 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 117,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 111,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 111,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty comes on slightly touching arm (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,806 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 94,752 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 94,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 91,505 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,240 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 88,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,514 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,542 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 65,542 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,244 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 59,312 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,023 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 56,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,526 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,899 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 34,899 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 27,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,954 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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FL08 RNN is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FL08 RNN, 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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FL08 RNN is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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