CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK08 CFJ

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,220 mi
Last recorded93,220 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 CFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 93,220 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,532 miles

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

o/s/front + n/s/front tyre wear on edge

Pass 1 Nov 2023 82,349 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 81,551 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 77,024 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive osf transmission seal,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn,advise

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn excessively,advise

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,346 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 74,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 72,160 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 72,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected screen has a chip/crack in zone A exceeding 10mm (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight oil residue under gear box

Fail 17 Aug 2019 86,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight oil residue under gear box

Pass 25 Aug 2018 62,741 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 26 Aug 2017 57,826 miles

Coolant level low

Handbrake lever has excessive travel (May need adjustment)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has crack on a continuous band

Fail 26 Aug 2017 57,826 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Handbrake lever has excessive travel (May need adjustment)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has crack on a continuous band

Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 46,863 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 42,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 42,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 36,492 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,785 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,309 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 14,308 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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
Full Volvo C30 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK08 CFJ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HK08 CFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK08 CFJ?

You can check the full history of HK08 CFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK08 CFJ registered?

HK08 CFJ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is HK08 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 CFJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK08 CFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK08 CFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.