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FY08 ETD

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

145,628 mi
Last recorded145,628 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ETD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 145,628 miles

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy in operation

handbrake reserve travel near limits

Fail 1 Dec 2020 145,626 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy in operation

handbrake reserve travel near limits

Fail 19 Nov 2020 145,589 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 136,697 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexy mounting also slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 136,697 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexy mounting also slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 115,869 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 115,869 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,527 miles

service light on ?

Fail 13 Nov 2017 98,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service light on ?

Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,846 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,695 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2015 83,689 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,298 miles

NSR tyre WORN / WEARING on edges

OSR tyre WORN / WEARING on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf tyre WORN/WEARING on edges

osf tyre WORN/WEARING on edges

Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,328 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,328 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,236 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 48,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,274 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 33,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FY08 ETD is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FY08 ETD, 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 FY08 ETD registered?

FY08 ETD is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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