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FV57 RAX

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,795 mi
Last recorded73,795 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 RAX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,795 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 tyres cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front suspension arms, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 72,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,135 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 51,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have started to perish

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,293 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,654 miles

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

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

Slight perishing on front tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,646 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 33,645 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 25,569 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,803 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 17,773 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 15,664 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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FV57 RAX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV57 RAX, 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 FV57 RAX registered?

FV57 RAX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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