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HK08 ZFB

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,373 mi
Last recorded142,373 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ZFB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 142,373 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 142,373 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 141,409 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 141,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 133,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 125,232 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 116,463 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 111,446 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2021 111,446 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2019 106,163 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 106,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 96,574 miles

General Underbody Component Corrosion

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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 Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,482 miles

Offside Rear view mirror casing missing

handbrake travel

slight front brake imbalance

under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,349 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,000 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,435 miles

foot/handbrake travel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Jun 2012 14,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

foot/handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,925 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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HK08 ZFB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZFB, 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 HK08 ZFB registered?

HK08 ZFB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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