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FY08 HZL

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,169 mi
Last recorded87,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 HZL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 87,169 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 83,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,567 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 78,566 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,381 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres fitted outside to inside both sides

Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,550 miles

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

both front tyres fitted wrong way round,outside to inside etc

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,080 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 66,785 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 66,785 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

rear discs getting worn

Fail 9 Jan 2018 62,743 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

rear discs getting worn

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,212 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,212 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,292 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 45,292 miles

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

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

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

advise petrol cap damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2013 37,488 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 37,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,095 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 32,095 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,989 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 HZL is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

FY08 HZL is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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