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AM08 NWT

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,768 mi
Last recorded176,768 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NWT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 176,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 167,747 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 147,117 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 131,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 121,049 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 121,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 114,231 miles

exhaust system centre and rear deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2018 104,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,455 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 94,928 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 94,928 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2015 88,548 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,785 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,539 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,515 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on the outer sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,967 miles

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

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

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

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 NWT is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AM08 NWT, 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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What year was AM08 NWT registered?

AM08 NWT is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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