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AK58 FKB

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,508 mi
Last recorded217,508 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FKB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 217,508 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 215,648 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR AXLE GOT RUST

Pass 7 Feb 2023 210,599 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside front rear lower arm bush suspect not fitted correctly

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 210,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside front rear lower arm bush suspect not fitted correctly

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 205,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 204,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 201,185 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 201,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 186,623 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 178,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 158,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 137,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 112,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,508 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 88,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,655 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,655 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,078 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

nsf side marker lamp not working

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,649 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,368 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 FKB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AK58 FKB, 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 FKB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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