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A8 ABB

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,484 mi
Last recorded124,484 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ABB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 124,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,980 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose both tail pipes (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 108,245 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 99,642 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 99,641 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker inoperative.

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,560 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 86,560 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 79,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 71,236 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 52,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,581 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 39,581 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 28,615 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 28,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,550 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 23,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,103 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 19,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,038 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a slight cuts, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside rear tyre has a slight cuts, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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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A8 ABB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A8 ABB, 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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A8 ABB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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