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AK08 HSS

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,668 mi
Last recorded114,668 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 HSS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,668 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 114,668 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 110,338 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 110,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,852 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 102,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,585 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 128,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,218 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,277 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 76,655 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,587 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged.

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,307 miles

both rear brake hose covers split

Fail 15 Jul 2013 57,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear brale hose covers split

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,928 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,915 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 HSS is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HSS, 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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What year was AK08 HSS registered?

AK08 HSS is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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