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AK08 HPT

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,707 mi
Last recorded73,707 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 HPT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 73,707 miles

Handbrake low reserve travel

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2018 73,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Handbrake low reserve travel

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,024 miles

Rear both sides tyres worn uneven & cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,978 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Rear both sides tyres worn uneven & cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,620 miles

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

brake fluid reqs changing

service due

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,498 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,584 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,236 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 45,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2011 34,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,355 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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AK08 HPT is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK08 HPT, 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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AK08 HPT is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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