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AC08 OUH

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,363 mi
Last recorded153,363 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OUH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 153,363 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 153,273 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 148,331 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 148,322 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 143,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 143,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 137,984 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 133,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 133,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 130,211 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 130,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 124,999 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 124,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,601 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 118,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 104,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 104,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,123 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb fading

o/s/f side indicator marker inop

rear silencer outer casing coming adrift and corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 95,123 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r indicator bulb fading

o/s/f side indicator marker inop

rear silencer outer casing coming adrift and corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,333 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,136 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,776 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,861 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,969 miles

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,265 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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AC08 OUH is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AC08 OUH, 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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AC08 OUH is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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