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FP08 LJL

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,917 mi
Last recorded135,917 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 LJL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 135,917 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 135,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 133,078 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 133,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit corrected limit plate 1.38 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 129,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 129,122 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 123,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 108,595 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 108,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 88,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,827 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,210 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 67,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 63,247 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,706 miles

Outer covering of rear silencer deteriorating

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer covering of rear silencer deteriorating

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,333 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 51,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,343 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 34,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,391 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 23,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front 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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FP08 LJL is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FP08 LJL, 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 FP08 LJL registered?

FP08 LJL is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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