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Volvo C30

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LS08 FBXMOT history

LS08 FBX is a red diesel Volvo C30 first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

LS08 FBX red Volvo C30 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo C30, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
154,007 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
C30
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FBX was last recorded at 154,007 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 7,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,443 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,564 miles
Average per year
8,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,007 miles
  • 2023 – 146,443 miles
  • 2022 – 135,584 miles
  • 2021 – 125,716 miles
  • 2020 – 120,167 miles
  • 2019 – 119,708 miles
  • 2018 – 111,267 miles
  • 2017 – 102,602 miles
  • 2016 – 91,939 miles
  • 2015 – 90,737 miles
  • 2014 – 76,792 miles
  • 2013 – 65,813 miles
  • 2012 – 51,301 miles
  • 2011 – 40,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,007 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Plastic sills damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Centre brake light inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine oil black and low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,007 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,007 miles
    Test number
    926615336021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Plastic sills damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail154,007 miles (+7,564)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,007 miles
    Test number
    696955406679
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Plastic sills damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,443 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,443 miles
    Test number
    789894050309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inoperative
    • AdvisoryEngine oil black and low

  4. Fail146,432 miles (+10,848)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,432 miles
    Test number
    725753026090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inoperative
    • AdvisoryEngine oil black and low

  5. Pass135,584 miles (+339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,584 miles
    Test number
    354939232084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear no plate light slightly dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail135,245 miles (+9,529)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,245 miles
    Test number
    421336754126
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect or low (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slightly dull
    • AdvisoryNearside unable to test rear wheel bearing full as binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass125,716 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,716 miles
    Test number
    976283904769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,715 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    398050517628
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail125,715 miles (+5,548)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    984659749933
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass120,167 miles (+459)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,167 miles
    Test number
    642117927443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  11. Pass119,708 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,708 miles
    Test number
    532311622610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,267 miles (+8,665)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,267 miles
    Test number
    398879666824
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised on legal limit, cracking , wearing unevenly inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking, wearing unevenly inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated

  13. Pass102,602 miles (+10,663)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,602 miles
    Test number
    129875022064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,939 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    436180396756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,938 miles (+1,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,938 miles
    Test number
    951431066047
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass90,737 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    106627083753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    679953975170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail86,747 miles (+9,955)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    165103175155
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass76,792 miles (+10,979)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,792 miles
    Test number
    348701974135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre outer sidewall but not to cords.

  20. Pass65,813 miles (+14,512)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,813 miles
    Test number
    226379283419
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

  21. Pass51,301 miles (+11,297)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,301 miles
    Test number
    167403552157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,004 miles
    Test number
    876170881109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FBX

Does LS08 FBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 FBX expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FBX?
The MOT on LS08 FBX expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 FBX done?
LS08 FBX was recorded at 154,007 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 8,619 miles a year.
Has LS08 FBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FBX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 FBX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 FBX find?
LS08 FBX passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside plastic sills damaged, and 1 more.

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