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FM57 HWS

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,316 mi
Last recorded186,316 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 HWS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 186,316 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 182,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 179,983 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 179,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 177,588 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 177,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 174,686 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 170,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 157,651 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 144,133 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 131,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,107 miles

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 108,874 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,457 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner treads

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,548 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 93,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bad exhaust fumes experienced while inspecting vehicle during test

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,798 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,748 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 60,390 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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FM57 HWS is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM57 HWS, 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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FM57 HWS is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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