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FT08 KWS

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

156,681 mi
Last recorded156,681 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KWS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 156,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 20% remain (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 142,061 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 131,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 123,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 117,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 110,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,213 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,211 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 81,846 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,804 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,404 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 65,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 54,468 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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FT08 KWS is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FT08 KWS, 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 FT08 KWS registered?

FT08 KWS is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FT08 KWS safe to buy?

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