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FT08 SBZ

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

38,502 mi
Last recorded38,502 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 SBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 38,502 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 38,480 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack rams (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 35,754 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 35,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour whitish light output (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 32,955 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 32,952 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 29,239 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 26,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 24,933 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 24,929 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 21,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 18,943 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 May 2018 18,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2017 17,076 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat belts ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 15,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 15,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 13,899 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 13,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 12,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 11,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 9,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 6,656 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 SBZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 FT08 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

FT08 SBZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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