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LK08 VCM

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

223,888 mi
Last recorded223,888 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VCM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 223,888 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 203,277 miles

Exhaust silencer falling spart

Front bumper and off side door mirror have sharp edges due to damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 203,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust silencer falling spart

Front bumper and off side door mirror have sharp edges due to damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 185,355 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 180,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 156,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 138,399 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 134,158 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit center exhaust corodded (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 127,180 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,760 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 119,633 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 109,977 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 99,864 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,123 miles

advise osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2012 87,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,523 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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LK08 VCM is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LK08 VCM, 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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LK08 VCM is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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