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FM08 MHE

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,261 mi
Last recorded133,261 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 MHE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 133,261 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 129,213 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 129,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 119,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 109,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,755 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 106,755 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 102,477 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 102,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,225 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 96,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,185 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 90,185 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,424 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 84,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,562 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil seal

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,571 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,363 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,241 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 55,241 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 MHE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FM08 MHE, 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 FM08 MHE registered?

FM08 MHE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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