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HJ08 OMM

2008 Volvo C30

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 OMM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 103,872 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 103,872 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working repeater direction indicator. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 100,312 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside recommend discs are replaced. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened recommend earliest attention. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened recommend earliest attention. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy corrosion.

Fail 24 Sep 2024 100,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible incorrect tyre size on same axle (space saver temp wheel fitted). (5.2.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside recommend discs are replaced. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened recommend earliest attention. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened recommend earliest attention. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy corrosion.

Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,831 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 96,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,815 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 88,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,148 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,175 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,689 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 74,653 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 69,338 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,128 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 62,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 54,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have slight inner edge wear

Pass 15 Feb 2014 45,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has slight inner rdge wear

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,776 miles

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 25,776 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 16,057 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 OMM is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ08 OMM, 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 OMM is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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