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FY57 XYG

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,962 mi
Last recorded124,962 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 124,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 122,764 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front drive shaft outer gator clip loose

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 117,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 115,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 111,390 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 111,390 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,686 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 104,686 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure front and rear hangar brackets corroded off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 100,907 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber cover perished/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking inbetween treads

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber cover perished/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 73,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 60,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 1 Feb 2014 60,469 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,607 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,160 miles

both front tyres wearing in centre tread area

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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FY57 XYG is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FY57 XYG, 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 FY57 XYG registered?

FY57 XYG is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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