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AU58 THF

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,397 mi
Last recorded141,397 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 THF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2023 141,397 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Worn thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Inner casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 141,213 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Pads Worn thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Inner casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads worn 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,293 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 125,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,389 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 105,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 93,912 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 87,096 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 80,869 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 70,864 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 70,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 70,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,457 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,294 miles

small chip in windsreen

Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,349 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON TREAD AND PERRISHED ON OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,628 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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AU58 THF is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU58 THF, 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 AU58 THF registered?

AU58 THF is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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