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AC08 XPS

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,117 mi
Last recorded128,117 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XPS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 128,117 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 128,070 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Hole in turbo intercooler causing boost leak resulting in excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way around (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust central and rear silencer in poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 125,461 miles

Central Rear Silencer outer skin holed and rear silencer outer skin holed.

Head lamp aim on limit.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 125,459 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed Tailgate door,striker plate missing. (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake disc discoloured,been hot. (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Silencer outer skin holed and rear silencer outer skin holed.

Head lamp aim on limit.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge on legal limit,very strongly advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,580 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 118,724 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 111,915 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2018 111,915 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 104,704 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,496 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,074 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,912 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,106 miles

Objects on screen outside zone A

Pass 5 May 2011 34,818 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, N ot allowin g inspection of outer sills

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 XPS is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AC08 XPS, 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 XPS is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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