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AX08 CWE

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,207 mi
Last recorded103,207 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CWE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 103,207 miles

General vehicle corrosion, Underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut inner edge, Wearing smooth inner - Marked in Blue chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut inner edge, Marked in Blue chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut inner edge, Wearing smooth inner - Marked in Blue chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Outer bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut inner edge, Marked in Blue chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General vehicle corrosion, Underside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 94,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,824 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 91,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSHE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers seat wont tilt forward for rear access

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 89,548 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers seat wont tilt forward for rear access

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Triangle warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,486 miles

Driver seat not folding over.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 59,346 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 53,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,221 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 44,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,242 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 35,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 26,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,549 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,060 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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AX08 CWE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AX08 CWE, 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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AX08 CWE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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