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AK08 HTR

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,204 mi
Last recorded112,204 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 HTR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSF Tyre's wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Inner grill indicator. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer edge of rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks coming from various areas of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear OSR & NSR Bump stops deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jan 2021 112,204 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OSR & NSR Disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad on metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF & NSF. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSF Tyre's wearing inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Inner grill indicator. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer edge of rim distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks coming from various areas of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear OSR & NSR Bump stops deteriorated.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR & NSR Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSF Tyre's wearing inner edges/ closing in on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer edge of rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various areas of engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR & NSR disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR & NSR pad's. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear OSR & NSR Tyre's stepping inside edges.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 99,477 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF & NSF Lower arm (rear) bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with yellow marker. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF & NSF Tyre's wearing inner edges/ closing in on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer edge of rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various areas of engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR & NSR disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSR & NSR pad's. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear OSR & NSR Tyre's stepping inside edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,800 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,671 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,104 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2015 61,748 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 29 Jun 2015 61,743 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,149 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 51,149 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,332 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 HTR is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTR, 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 HTR is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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