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HV08 OBW

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,510 mi
Last recorded119,510 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 119,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 112,290 miles

Both dipped beam bulbs slightly dim

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 112,290 miles

Both dipped beam bulbs slightly dim

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,179 miles

Both dipped beam bulbs dim

Both front tyres worn down on inner edges

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 103,544 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,638 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,276 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,692 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,853 miles

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

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

Nearside near side rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 69,416 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,903 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,134 miles

Emisions too low to get reading on analyser

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,697 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,259 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges.

Offside front worn on inner edge.

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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HV08 OBW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV08 OBW, 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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HV08 OBW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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