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AB08 VKT

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 VKT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 114,480 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 114,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 110,231 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 110,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 103,368 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 103,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 97,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,080 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray firred

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped out side zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 80,125 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 80,125 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))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,622 miles

Engine cover and Under-tray fitted

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 72,622 miles

Engine cover and Under-tray fitted

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,858 miles

Front Brake disc started to lipped

Front Wipers smearing

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

Under tray cover fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2018 63,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brake disc started to lipped

Front Wipers smearing

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

Under tray cover fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 48,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear 2 nails in tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 42,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 36,171 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 30,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 24,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 15,943 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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AB08 VKT is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB08 VKT, 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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AB08 VKT is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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