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AM08 KTA

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,482 mi
Last recorded92,482 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KTA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,482 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 92,481 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2025 90,505 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 90,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp level sensor arm broken

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,424 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,573 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 83,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front both edges and inner close t cords

Offside Front both edges and inner close t cords

Pass 28 Feb 2022 80,709 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Inner cv boot starting to perish and crack

Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,645 miles

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,279 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 76,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,697 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,169 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 58,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 46,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,003 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 39,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,780 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 25,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,957 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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AM08 KTA is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KTA, 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 KTA is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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