2008 Volvo C30 2.0L Petrol · SO08 DZL
2008 Volvo C30 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 107,326 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 DZL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2023
- 107,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 DZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo C30 (SO08 DZL) between June 2011 and September 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
SO08 DZL Mileage History
- 29/06/201120,715 mi
- 14/06/201227,469 mi+6,754 mi
- 04/06/201333,456 mi+5,987 mi
- 21/07/201437,041 mi+3,585 mi
- 08/07/201542,994 mi+5,953 mi
- 08/07/201542,994 mi
- 28/07/201652,956 mi+9,962 mi
- 29/07/201652,956 mi
- 24/07/201762,498 mi+9,542 mi
- 15/08/201868,167 mi+5,669 mi
- 15/08/201868,167 mi
- 14/08/201973,926 mi+5,759 mi
- 21/09/202084,264 mi+10,338 mi
- 01/09/202191,942 mi+7,678 mi
- 02/09/202191,945 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/202298,582 mi+6,637 mi
- 24/08/202298,583 mi+1 mi
- 16/09/2023107,326 mi+8,743 mi
- 16/09/2023107,326 mi
Average of roughly 7,090 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faultsModerate
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 wearModerate
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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