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AF08 NOR

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,279 mi
Last recorded162,279 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NOR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 162,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 162,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 156,977 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 156,905 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 148,564 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 148,562 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 134,065 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 134,061 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 118,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 118,965 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 101,102 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust in places

front brake discs & brake pads worn

rear brake discs & brake pads worn

travel in handbrake

Fail 23 Jul 2013 101,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust in places

front brake discs & brake pads worn

rear brake discs & brake pads worn

travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,723 miles

nearside front headlight loose

wear on brake discs

wipers worn

Fail 26 Jul 2012 80,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front headlight loose

offside rear tyre on limits & bald on inner edge

wear on brake discs

wipers worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 57,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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AF08 NOR is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF08 NOR, 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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AF08 NOR is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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