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FX08 UEW

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,559 mi
Last recorded104,559 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 UEW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 104,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears unevenly worn across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 92,881 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 20 Dec 2023 83,953 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 73,252 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 66,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,310 miles

Various corrosion to steering, suspension, subframe and hub components.

exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 61,310 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Various corrosion to steering, suspension, subframe and hub components.

exhaust backbox outerskin corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 54,998 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 54,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts and perished but not exposing cords

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts and perished but not exposing cords

middle exhaust section corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 51,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts and perished but not exposing cords

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has cuts and perished but not exposing cords

middle exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,061 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake pads are getting low

rear exhaust box rusty

uneven wear both rear tyre treads

Fail 18 Dec 2015 48,061 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake pads are getting low

rear exhaust box rusty

uneven wear both rear tyre treads

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,994 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heavy rust rear exhaust box

rrear brake pads are low

slight damage both offside inner wheel rims

Fail 6 Dec 2014 44,994 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heavy rust rear exhaust box

rrear brake pads are low

slight damage both offside inner wheel rims

Pass 19 Dec 2013 39,129 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 19 Dec 2013 39,129 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,447 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,667 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 33,667 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,961 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 24,961 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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FX08 UEW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX08 UEW, 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 FX08 UEW registered?

FX08 UEW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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