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AV58 ECD

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,482 mi
Last recorded110,482 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 ECD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 110,482 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 99,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 85,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,893 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 76,857 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 72,956 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 72,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,143 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 65,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 60,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,855 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Fail 20 Nov 2017 54,854 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,320 miles

Nearside Front sidemarker light inop.

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 21,849 miles

Cracks in all tyres,outer walls to tread.

Fronmt tyres worn on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Aug 2013 17,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 14,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 10,626 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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AV58 ECD is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV58 ECD, 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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AV58 ECD is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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