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HV08 OCE

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,657 mi
Last recorded201,657 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OCE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 201,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 190,266 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 183,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 183,028 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak s (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 176,740 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective just behind silencer (6.1.2 (a))

power steering rack has a light misting next to the nearside gaiter

rear exhaust silencer has a leak of gases

Pass 27 Sep 2021 170,661 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer has a leak of gases

Pass 24 Sep 2020 163,432 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 150,699 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

front brake pads are getting low.

nearside and offside rear tyres have worn on their inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 144,465 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on their inner edges.

nearside dipped beam light output is deteriorated.

Fail 2 Apr 2018 144,465 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on their inner edges.

nearside dipped beam light output is deteriorated.

offside rear tyre has worn to 3mm.

Pass 5 Mar 2017 140,338 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 124,291 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have started to wear on inside edges.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 106,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer has coroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,859 miles

rear silencer has coroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,059 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 92,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,326 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 51,562 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s headlight output slighty poor

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,562 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)

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

o/s headlight output slighty poor

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 OCE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc 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 HV08 OCE, 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 OCE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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