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AY08 WBM

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,735 mi
Last recorded150,735 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WBM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 150,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 150,734 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 128,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 128,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 113,512 miles

Nearside accident damage to panels

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both joints ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 113,512 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer rotten/split/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective smashed - also sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside accident damage to panels

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) light wear in both joints ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension arm bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 92,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,551 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres scrubbing on edges - slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 62,470 miles

Nearside Front door strap loose on pillar

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inner edge and tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear evident in front and rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,997 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,034 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread to cords but less than 25mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 41,680 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread to cords but less than 25mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,057 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 35,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 29,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,256 miles

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

both rear tyres begining to got out of shape

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,255 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 9,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 9,225 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 6,994 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 WBM is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AY08 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

AY08 WBM is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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