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AU58 VNW

2008 Volvo C30

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VNW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 80,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake backing plates very corroded.

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2024 76,850 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 76,850 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust emmisions only just passed plate limit

exhaust system rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2022 68,656 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes corroded under coating at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,592 miles

all tyres have slight cracking to the tread area.

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 60,481 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,385 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,636 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,361 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 20,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,928 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,181 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 VNW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AU58 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

AU58 VNW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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