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AK08 HSM

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,428 mi
Last recorded79,428 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 79,428 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,277 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jul 2024 74,427 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, worn on the inner edge & has a screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,781 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,448 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and inner edge is heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and the inner edge is heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides, borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are worn on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Aug 2021 62,875 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides, borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are worn on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,578 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 58,578 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,876 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,376 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 53,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,706 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 43,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,786 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,718 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 31,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear lens damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,485 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 HSM is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK08 HSM, 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 HSM is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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