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AM08 DGO

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,742 mi
Last recorded137,742 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 DGO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 137,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 130,692 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 130,692 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 123,371 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 123,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Both front wiper blades are deteriorating.

Offside Reg bulb reduced out put but working.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 116,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,033 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 76,939 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Retest

Fail 12 Aug 2015 63,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,176 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 50,176 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,060 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 43,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front tyres inner edges worn

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 22 May 2013 43,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres inner edges worn

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,886 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AM08 DGO 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 65%.

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 AM08 DGO, 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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AM08 DGO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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