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HT08 HVX

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,200 mi
Last recorded164,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 HVX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 164,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 164,198 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 155,361 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 147,029 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 147,021 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres illegal. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 142,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 142,443 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both O/S & N/S front lower arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 137,669 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 137,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 130,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 122,554 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 113,606 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 113,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,965 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,506 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,938 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 48,287 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,914 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)

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 HVX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HT08 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

HT08 HVX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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