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FL08 UCD

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,433 mi
Last recorded81,433 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 UCD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 81,433 miles

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2026 81,415 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension corroded

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 78,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.2.1 (e))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,512 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 75,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 72,019 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 68,901 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 68,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 65,056 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 64,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 61,385 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 61,385 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,999 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on shoulders

Pass 18 Mar 2017 48,466 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,982 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 31,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,658 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 UCD is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL08 UCD, 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 UCD is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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