2008 Volvo C30 2.5L Petrol · PA08 SCA
2008 Volvo C30 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12/04/2008. Recorded mileage 20,660 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2521cc
PA08 SCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 20,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volvo C30
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
PA08 SCA Mileage History
- 08/04/202219,734 mi
- 15/04/202319,985 mi+251 mi
- 06/04/202420,152 mi+167 mi
- 24/03/202520,493 mi+341 mi
- 04/03/202620,660 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PA08 SCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo C30 (PA08 SCA) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VOLVO C30
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faults(Moderate)
The C30’s glass-heavy hatch and latch wiring can cause intermittent boot release problems or central-locking behaviour that feels random.
- Front suspension bush and drop-link wear(Moderate)
The C30’s firmer setup means tired front bushes, links and top mounts show up quickly as knocks and a brittle ride.
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