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HG08 OGN

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,203 mi
Last recorded133,203 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 OGN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 133,203 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 133,203 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 117,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 117,430 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,520 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,688 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 29 Apr 2019 102,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,396 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre lumpy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre lumpy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,289 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 91,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting advanced wear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,100 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,670 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,871 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,029 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 41,122 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 31,089 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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HG08 OGN is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG08 OGN, 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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HG08 OGN is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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