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AV08 YEB

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,772 mi
Last recorded73,772 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YEB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,772 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 73,771 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 69,958 miles

Front exhaust has a mounting broken - still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Apr 2024 69,958 miles

Front exhaust has a mounting broken - still adequately supported

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,972 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F lower arm ball joint dust cover loose but preventing the ingress of dirt

O/S/F orange side marker not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 65,159 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge of tread (minor) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 60,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge of tread (minor) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 49,667 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 49,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 46,282 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 43,409 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 39,449 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 39,449 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 34,801 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 29,350 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 29,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 22,917 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 17,695 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 YEB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV08 YEB, 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 YEB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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