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AV08 XYG

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,211 mi
Last recorded147,211 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 XYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 147,211 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 147,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 137,084 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 127,710 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 123,914 miles

undercovers fittted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,574 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 7 Feb 2017 113,573 miles

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

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Jan 2016 91,866 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL INIT

Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,980 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,335 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,847 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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AV08 XYG is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV08 XYG, 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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AV08 XYG is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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