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FX58 LYF

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,788 mi
Last recorded104,788 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 LYF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 104,788 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,194 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer tyre damage in sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

service lamp on.

starter very noisy in operation,

Fail 12 Jul 2018 101,156 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inside surfaces, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre damage in sidewall

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks as though been hot. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

service lamp on.

starter very noisy in operation,

Pass 17 Jul 2017 94,399 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,294 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,294 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,481 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades slightly worn,still clearing windscreen sufficiently

Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,081 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge,& very worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,053 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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FX58 LYF is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FX58 LYF, 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 FX58 LYF registered?

FX58 LYF is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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