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AG08 OSU

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,240 mi
Last recorded72,240 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 OSU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 72,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 68,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 65,432 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 65,432 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,143 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,246 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,039 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front and rear subframes / suspension arms / exhaust system -corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2018 51,039 miles

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

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front and rear subframes / suspension arms / exhaust system -corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,787 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Apr 2017 47,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated - showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated - showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Front windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,470 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,963 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,951 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,027 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 13,152 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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AG08 OSU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG08 OSU, 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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What year was AG08 OSU registered?

AG08 OSU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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