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AK58 YEC

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,855 mi
Last recorded138,855 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 YEC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 138,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 138,855 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 127,960 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam has a slightly reduced light output

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 127,960 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam has a slightly reduced light output

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt PRS - insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps PRS - both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 119,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 112,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 93,738 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 93,543 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 85,717 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 85,717 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,227 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,725 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 72,725 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 63,369 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 55,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,791 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 48,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,776 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,844 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 15,743 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 YEC is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc 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 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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