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AM08 MZW

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,233 mi
Last recorded131,233 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 131,233 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 131,233 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 123,742 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 123,742 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 117,926 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 117,926 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak Oil leak in area of gearbox. ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has hole allowing gasses to escape slightly. (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak Oil leak in area of gearbox. ()

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from power steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has hole allowing gasses to escape slightly. (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 92,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 86,788 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 79,824 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blades a bit poor

Pass 20 May 2013 68,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 53,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,933 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 51,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 MZW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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