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AO58 VWL

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,812 mi
Last recorded169,812 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VWL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 169,812 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 168,073 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 168,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 163,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 158,108 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 151,893 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 150,950 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 150,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 149,115 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 144,455 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 131,438 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 118,163 miles

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

oil on o/s of engine

rear exhaust box has major 1st skin corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2017 118,163 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil on o/s of engine

rear exhaust box has major 1st skin corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,764 miles

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

heavy corrosion on rear silencer but not leaking gases

smoke test close to limit

Fail 16 Nov 2016 102,764 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

heavy corrosion on rear silencer but not leaking gases

smoke test close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2015 90,369 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 90,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 65,485 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,485 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 51,959 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,955 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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AO58 VWL is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO58 VWL, 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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AO58 VWL is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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