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A15 CHC

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,214 mi
Last recorded38,214 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 CHC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 38,214 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 37,237 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,172 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 35,242 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 35,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,466 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 31,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 29,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 27,594 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 27,594 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,173 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 25,173 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 22,144 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 16,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,211 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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A15 CHC 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 A15 CHC, 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 A15 CHC registered?

A15 CHC is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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