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AM08 XLJ

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,307 mi
Last recorded102,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 102,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 101,111 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,310 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 95,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 93,604 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 93,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 91,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Feb 2020 91,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 86,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,696 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,623 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slight wear to inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,350 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 46,827 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 41,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,088 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,200 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 XLJ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

AM08 XLJ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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