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HT08 HVP

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,228 mi
Last recorded126,228 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 HVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 115,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 115,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,691 miles

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

both front tyre/s are wearing low on inner edge/s

Fail 19 Aug 2020 102,624 miles

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

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

Offside 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyre/s are wearing low on inner edge/s

Pass 9 Aug 2019 92,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost down to cords /also tread is starting to lift (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,882 miles

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

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,691 miles

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,356 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

engine and sills covered

exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly

service over due ind. on

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Fail 12 Aug 2016 67,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid and pads (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

engine and sills covered

exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly

service over due ind. on

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Not able to check boot space

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 54,617 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,617 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,105 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 20 Aug 2013 48,105 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,259 miles

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
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HT08 HVP is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HT08 HVP, 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 HT08 HVP registered?

HT08 HVP is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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