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LG08 UTX

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,123 mi
Last recorded54,123 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 UTX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,123 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 53,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,676 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,794 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,718 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,717 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,885 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 44,209 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,942 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 41,942 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,986 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 38,986 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,415 miles

nearside rear tyre is feathered

Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre is feathered

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,911 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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LG08 UTX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LG08 UTX, 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 LG08 UTX registered?

LG08 UTX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LG08 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 UTX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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