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FY08 HFW

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,458 mi
Last recorded147,458 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HFW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 147,458 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Non-component advisory. ()

Under-vehicle surface corrosion developing front to rear. Not affecting structural rigidity at time of test.

Pass 18 Feb 2025 143,989 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 140,388 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure nsf undertray fixing missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,299 miles

Complete exhaust system pitting. No minor leaks of gases at time of test.

Surface rust / corrosion developing under vehicle, front to rear. Not affecting structural rigidity or body security.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 132,399 miles

Complete exhaust system pitting. No minor leaks of gases at time of test.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface rust / corrosion developing under vehicle, front to rear. Not affecting structural rigidity or body security.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 129,068 miles

Complete exhaust system pitting.

Nearside Front Slight play in driveshaft joint outer.

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing. Worn to 3 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface rust / corrosion developing under vehicle, front to rear.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 129,067 miles

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

Complete exhaust system pitting.

Nearside Front Slight play in driveshaft joint outer.

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing. Worn to 3 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface rust / corrosion developing under vehicle, front to rear.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 126,249 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 126,191 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in plastic unable to properly inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 123,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,803 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on the inner edges

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 116,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on the inner edges

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,166 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 102,779 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 96,500 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 96,491 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,730 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 75,724 miles

nearside dip beam slightly weak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,729 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,368 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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FY08 HFW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY08 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

FY08 HFW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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