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AY08 LXB

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,817 mi
Last recorded54,817 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LXB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 54,817 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (min 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 54,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 54,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 53,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 51,206 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 51,195 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 48,071 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 48,050 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 2 red 1 pink (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 44,835 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))

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2020 41,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,954 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 24,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 5,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 2,456 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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AY08 LXB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY08 LXB, 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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What year was AY08 LXB registered?

AY08 LXB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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