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AJ58 KNO

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,639 mi
Last recorded156,639 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 156,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 151,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 151,657 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 141,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 136,556 miles

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 127,813 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 116,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 100,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,985 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,642 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 81,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,958 miles

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

both front tyres close to 2mm markers

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 66,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 58,527 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 58,527 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 42,746 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,428 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres getting low

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 KNO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KNO, 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 KNO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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