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AU08 XHJ

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,607 mi
Last recorded122,607 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 122,607 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 122,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,592 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 106,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 95,802 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 87,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 83,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,419 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,166 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 70,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,532 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 63,532 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,572 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 49,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 45,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,365 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,299 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 25,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XHJ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

AU08 XHJ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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