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AX08 CWN

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,379 mi
Last recorded152,379 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CWN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 152,379 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 152,379 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 131,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 131,880 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,555 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 114,555 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,468 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,378 miles

Front & Rear inner pads appear to be wearing

Fail 5 Feb 2018 82,378 miles

Front & Rear inner pads appear to be wearing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 79,116 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 79,116 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 67,441 miles

O/S/R tyre out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 56,935 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2014 47,303 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2014 47,303 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 37,559 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 27,586 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 27,586 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracked across full tread area

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,767 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 21,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 CWN is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX08 CWN, 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 CWN is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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