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AX08 FLA

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,777 mi
Last recorded148,777 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 FLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 148,777 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 148,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 137,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 119,162 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 119,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 112,581 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,774 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 103,312 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 103,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lamp operating and remaining on with sidelights. (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,368 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 90,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,046 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 78,046 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,539 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,213 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,344 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 19,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 19,330 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 FLA is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AX08 FLA, 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 FLA is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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