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AJ58 RZA

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,717 mi
Last recorded167,717 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 RZA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 167,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 153,335 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 153,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 141,077 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 141,038 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,547 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 126,539 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 126,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak has no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17, worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17, worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17, worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 123,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,108 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,008 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 109,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,348 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear seats folded away

Fail 18 Jul 2016 95,346 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced b oth (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing edge 205x50x17 (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear seats folded away

Pass 14 Aug 2015 82,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,347 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,347 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 55,541 miles

Both front wishbone, rear bushes splitting.

Rear exhaust silencer, outer skin corroding away.

both rear shock absorber top mounts starting to split.

both rear, forward-most lateral control arms, both bushes, starting to unbond.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,022 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 RZA is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AJ58 RZA, 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 RZA is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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