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LM08 MRO

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,910 mi
Last recorded40,910 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 MRO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 40,910 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished on inner sidewalls... 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 40,902 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses misted over (4.1.4 (b))

Front coolant level below minimum, steam coming from under bonnet, suspected coolant leak from radiator

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished on inner sidewalls... 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 39,910 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing.... 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 39,910 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rack boot is insecure exposing inner rack joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing.... 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 38,854 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 38,033 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,785 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 36,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 35,261 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,721 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 32,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,671 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 29,648 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,891 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,385 miles

Anti skid warning light stays on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre has a nail in it

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,469 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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LM08 MRO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM08 MRO, 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 LM08 MRO registered?

LM08 MRO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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