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AU08 VYN

2008 Volvo C30

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

84,503 mi
Last recorded84,503 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VYN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 84,503 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 79,402 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 72,833 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 72,830 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 68,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,126 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,602 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 45,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,270 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,104 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,563 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,891 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,928 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 VYN is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

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

Is AU08 VYN safe to buy?

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