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AK58 TGX

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

283,701 mi
Last recorded283,701 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 TGX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 283,701 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour Both Front & Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to Broken OSR Shock Absorber & Excessively Worn NSF Inner Tie Rod (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Holed Rear Exhaust Silencer & Loose Particles ! (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Suspension Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Leaking & Broken DANGEROUS !! (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer Holed & Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage likely to become detached Tie Rod Excessivley Worn With Excess Play DANGEROUS !! (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Both DANGEROUS !! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing Both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Undertray Obscuring Veiw (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Handbrake Travel Slightly High

Pass 21 Feb 2024 267,250 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 267,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 251,234 miles

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

exhaust back box small hole

Fail 2 Feb 2023 250,904 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust back box small hole

Pass 23 Feb 2022 239,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn,2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 231,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 217,653 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 217,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 202,171 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 187,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 187,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 162,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 140,818 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,287 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 111,986 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,594 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 TGX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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