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AJ58 YBU

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,612 mi
Last recorded116,612 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 YBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 116,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 110,812 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,529 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,043 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 91,885 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,553 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,076 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 84,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,436 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2018 66,435 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,398 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,372 miles

all brake pads starting to get low

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,293 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,373 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 40,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,710 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,123 miles

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

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

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 YBU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 AJ58 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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