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FX57 OCL

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,098 mi
Last recorded162,098 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 OCL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 162,098 miles

Both sides front inner wing liners poorly fixed

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

General heavy corrosion

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 157,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 157,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion throughout

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 151,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 151,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 146,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 139,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

general under body rust

Pass 17 Apr 2020 125,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,589 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,798 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,213 miles

Cut in NSF inner tyre wall - no cord showing

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,604 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,604 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2013 83,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,399 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 59,797 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,425 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,425 miles

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

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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FX57 OCL is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX57 OCL, 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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FX57 OCL is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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