MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside 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))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside 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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns not working (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust deteriorating(flexi pipe)
upper and lower rear suspension arms corroding
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust deteriorating(flexi pipe)
reverse light inoperative
upper and lower rear suspension arms corroding
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. wearing on inner edges. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse lights inop. pre 01/09/09 MY.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. wearing on inner edges. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse lights inop. pre 01/09/09 MY.
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded.as marked. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
both registration plate lights dim.staining on inside of light covers.
reverse lights inop.(pre 01/09/09)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder on windscreen. ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight cut on outer sidewall of tyre bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface scratched? (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & parted away from inner casing
Note;- Reverse lamp inoperative?
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOYH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.
Pinhole in offside front outer cv boot - Leaking grease.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stonechip (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo C30?
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FV08 JDU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 FV08 JDU, 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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FV08 JDU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 June 2008.
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