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FM08 ABZ

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,273 mi
Last recorded141,273 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 ABZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 141,273 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension units

Pass 23 Aug 2021 137,451 miles

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

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Fail 23 Aug 2021 137,451 miles

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

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

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Pass 21 Aug 2020 124,285 miles

Nearside Front slight tightness in wheel when rotated by hand

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

corrosion on suspension components and underside

Pass 23 Aug 2019 115,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner cv joint gaiter clip out of position

Offside Front Inner tyre worn thin

Offside Front slight play in steering

corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 15 Aug 2019 114,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn thin

Offside Front slight play in steering

corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2018 100,498 miles

Front Inner n/s and o/s tyres worn thin n/s/f tyre under2mm tread

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s [rear] bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner n/s and o/s tyres worn thin

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 16 Aug 2018 100,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner n/s and o/s tyres worn thin n/s/f tyre under2mm tread

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s [rear] bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner n/s and o/s tyres worn thin

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,965 miles

Front slight fluctuation on roller brake test

Nearside Front Back plate corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 87,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front slight fluctuation on roller brake test

Nearside Front Back plate corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,918 miles

Front Inner n/s and o/s tyres wearing thin

Front n/s and o/s backplates corroding

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 82,918 miles

Front Inner n/s and o/s tyres wearing thin

Front n/s and o/s backplates corroding

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,630 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 75,624 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 69,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,336 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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FM08 ABZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM08 ABZ, 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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FM08 ABZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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