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AC08 TFA

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,575 mi
Last recorded148,575 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 TFA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 148,575 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 142,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 142,796 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 137,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 129,281 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 129,281 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 125,020 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 125,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,886 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 116,776 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 116,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 106,238 miles

o/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 86,409 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 1 May 2015 82,117 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 65,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,998 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,666 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 41,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 29,909 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 29,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 TFA is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFA, 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 AC08 TFA registered?

AC08 TFA is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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