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AA08 CVU

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,604 mi
Last recorded152,604 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 152,604 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 152,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold inner edge with cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Light intensity reduced

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 149,846 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 149,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 147,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 147,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 144,749 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres inner sidewalls starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 144,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres inner sidewalls starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 141,138 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 141,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 138,223 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 134,687 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 134,634 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bold on inner sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 130,376 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 123,878 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 105,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 105,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2016 88,625 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2016 88,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2015 69,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 69,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 54,588 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,149 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,183 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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AA08 CVU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AA08 CVU, 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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AA08 CVU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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