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AJ58 BYL

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,895 mi
Last recorded142,895 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 BYL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 142,895 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 138,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 120,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 105,588 miles

N,S,F and O,S,F inner c,v boots perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,575 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 31 Jan 2020 87,049 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,253 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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,630 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,459 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,126 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 42,946 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 42,946 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,307 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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AJ58 BYL is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ58 BYL, 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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AJ58 BYL is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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