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AK58 EAO

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,764 mi
Last recorded157,764 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 EAO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 157,764 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 157,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 150,494 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 146,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 146,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mounting (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 145,571 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 145,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 140,808 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 136,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 131,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 119,714 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 119,714 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre bald edge

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 8 Aug 2016 107,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre bald edge

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 14 Aug 2015 90,538 miles

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s headlamp aim higher than o/s but still within tolerance

Pass 14 Aug 2015 90,538 miles

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

n/s headlamp aim higher than o/s but still within tolerance

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,771 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,771 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,262 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 48,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,938 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,136 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AK58 EAO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK58 EAO, 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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AK58 EAO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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