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AF08 ZEU

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,828 mi
Last recorded131,828 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ZEU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 131,828 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 131,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,733 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 123,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bound in carrier (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 107,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light glass damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 93,966 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,720 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,436 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 74,432 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,584 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 70,582 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced new bulb required ? (4.1.4 (a))

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

both front tyres zero tread on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,160 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,926 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,786 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,553 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 48,552 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,591 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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AF08 ZEU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AF08 ZEU, 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 ZEU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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