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AU08 XHD

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,503 mi
Last recorded122,503 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XHD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 122,503 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 115,563 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged light fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 115,446 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged light fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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' crack in screen below wiper parking posision (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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' crack in screen below wiper parking posision (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,675 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 67,675 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,071 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 27 Mar 2013 43,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,787 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 4 Mar 2011 12,992 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 XHD is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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