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LO08 UUB

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,964 mi
Last recorded152,964 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 UUB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 152,964 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f outer cv poss leaking unable to see a hole

Pass 25 Apr 2025 148,911 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rearward bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indictors faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 148,910 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rearward bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indictors faded. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 144,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and both cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

long travel on parking brake

Pass 21 Apr 2023 142,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 139,742 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 139,742 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking res nearly empty (2.1.5 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 31 Mar 2021 135,904 miles

Brake fluid level low

Nearside headlamp beam intensity slightly reduced,advise attention.

Offside rear brake pads worn thin and discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges,advise attention.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides of car fading to white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Slight oil leak around air conditioning compressor area.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 132,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,108 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,111 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 97,711 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,306 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,851 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 52,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,299 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 36,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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LO08 UUB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 LO08 UUB, 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 LO08 UUB registered?

LO08 UUB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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