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AY08 WBF

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,842 mi
Last recorded147,842 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WBF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 147,842 miles

both front bush worn

Pass 12 Oct 2019 143,129 miles

engine damp

Pass 10 Oct 2018 132,042 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 120,047 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel has slight flat spot.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine under tray secured against osf suspension arm.

osf side repeater cracked/ broken.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 120,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel has slight flat spot.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine under tray secured against osf suspension arm.

osf side repeater cracked/ broken.

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,159 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,807 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,414 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,807 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,799 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 37,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 WBF is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WBF, 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 WBF registered?

AY08 WBF is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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