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AK58 EAW

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,354 mi
Last recorded77,354 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 EAW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 77,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 75,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,114 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,687 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 68,687 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached front and rear exhaust braket broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,033 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 65,028 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 40,362 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,338 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 36,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,907 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,890 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 25,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,765 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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AK58 EAW 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 80%.

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 AK58 EAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK58 EAW registered?

AK58 EAW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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