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HJ08 OLP

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,437 mi
Last recorded122,437 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OLP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 122,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/Front bumper damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2024 122,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/Front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2023 111,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2023 111,094 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front to centre section have been separated and a extra bracket has been added to allow front section to emit exhaust fumes without going through the rest of exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin front to centre section have been separated and a extra bracket has been added to allow front section to emit exhaust fumes without going through the rest of exhaust system (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre section have been separated and a extra bracket has been added to allow front section to emit exhaust fumes without going through the rest of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut has been cut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2022 96,721 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2022 96,721 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 93,721 miles

Nearside Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod end/track rod joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2019 77,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,064 miles

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 66,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 26 Sep 2017 58,484 miles

Offside HEADLIGHT POOR

Fail 22 Sep 2017 58,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside HEADLIGHT POOR

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,415 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 22 Sep 2016 54,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,379 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,820 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,711 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,735 miles

o/s/r tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,092 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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HJ08 OLP is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HJ08 OLP, 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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HJ08 OLP is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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