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FV58 CHK

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,237 mi
Last recorded127,237 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 CHK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 127,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear not fitted correctly (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 123,670 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear not fitted correctly (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 121,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly more on inner tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 107,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm and wearing more on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm and wearing more on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 88,019 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 88,019 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,935 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 73,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 57,456 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,621 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 48,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,051 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,776 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 16,745 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 16,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 14,086 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 9,631 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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FV58 CHK is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV58 CHK, 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 FV58 CHK registered?

FV58 CHK is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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