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AU08 VTO

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,816 mi
Last recorded130,816 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VTO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 130,816 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 130,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 120,761 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 110,091 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 110,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,774 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 100,774 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear less than 50% position lights not working

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 91,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,821 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,516 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,282 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,819 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 48,144 miles

Crack in front screen but it doesn't addversely affect the drivers veiw of the road.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,144 miles

Crack in front screen but it doesn't addversely affect the drivers veiw of the road.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,558 miles

O/S/R tyre tread starting to crack but tread still good.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,697 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,693 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,101 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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AU08 VTO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU08 VTO, 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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AU08 VTO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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