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K4 DSB

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

16,481 mi
Last recorded16,481 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 DSB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 16,481 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 16,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,817 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 16,227 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,167 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 16,220 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 56,249 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 15,880 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 54,462 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 54,461 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 15,180 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,561 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 14,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,996 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 51,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 49,856 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 49,833 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 12,302 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 12,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 38,903 miles

FAS not detected

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 38,903 miles

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

FAS not detected

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 10,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 30,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 9,080 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 9,080 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 23,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 8,643 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 7,989 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

daytime use only

Fail 13 Apr 2013 7,101 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 7,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 2,344 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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K4 DSB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 K4 DSB, 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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K4 DSB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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