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AG08 YXX

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,942 mi
Last recorded51,942 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 YXX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,942 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 51,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,647 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 47,060 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 46,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 44,601 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 44,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,912 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,641 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,109 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 37,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 34,196 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 34,196 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,297 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 31,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,486 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 26,486 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,874 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,998 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 17,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,346 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 YXX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AG08 YXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG08 YXX registered?

AG08 YXX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AG08 YXX safe to buy?

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