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AU08 LSE

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,168 mi
Last recorded99,168 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LSE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,168 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 99,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 91,063 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 91,063 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Repaired by securing bumper in place (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 80,824 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,801 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,444 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,391 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,719 miles

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

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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AU08 LSE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AU08 LSE, 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 AU08 LSE registered?

AU08 LSE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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