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AP08 HND

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,585 mi
Last recorded112,585 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HND
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 112,585 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 112,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,809 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 106,809 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 101,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,465 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 89,465 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 83,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 78,643 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 78,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,851 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 71,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,908 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 58,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,292 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,570 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 32,316 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 17,944 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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AP08 HND is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol 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 AP08 HND, 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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AP08 HND is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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