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FN08 OOW

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,179 mi
Last recorded119,179 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 OOW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 119,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 108,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 108,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorating. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 99,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 99,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Leaking air. (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 81,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 76,478 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 76,240 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 68,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,184 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,371 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres and starting to wear unevenly on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,571 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,337 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 16,739 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 13,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,119 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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FN08 OOW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FN08 OOW, 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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FN08 OOW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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