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AC08 ZCZ

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

141,678 mi
Last recorded141,678 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 141,678 miles

perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

windscreen chipped + also cracked along the bottom out of view

Fail 18 Jan 2021 141,678 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

some play in /s/f ball joint - recommend replace

windscreen chipped + also cracked along the bottom out of view

Fail 17 Apr 2019 141,629 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

both front inner driveshaft boots cracking

cracking to front number plate

rear tyres wearing inner edges

separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

some play in o/s/f suspension arm ball joint - recommend replace

wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Apr 2018 131,681 miles

both front tyres bold inner edges - monitor or replace

damage to front number plate , bonnet and bumper

damage to n/s/f headlamp +o/s/r lamp unit

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating/weak

slight separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

some corrosion to o/s/r brake disc surface

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes + rear main suspension arm bushes

Fail 18 Apr 2018 131,681 miles

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

both front tyres bold inner edges - monitor or replace

damage to front number plate , bonnet and bumper

damage to n/s/f headlamp +o/s/r lamp unit

o/s/f wishbone rear bush separating/weak

slight separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

some corrosion to o/s/r brake disc surface

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes + rear main suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,386 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to separate

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

damage to front registration plate

front brake pads getting low on material

nearside headlight damaged

offside front wishbone rear bush separating/getting weak-recommend replace

slight/some play in offside front ball joint- recommend replace

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Apr 2017 108,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to separate

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

damage to front registration plate

front brake pads getting low on material

nearside headlight damaged

offside front wishbone rear bush separating/getting weak-recommend replace

slight/some play in offside front ball joint- recommend replace

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,159 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre + 2.5mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

some play in both front ball joints

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes

wear to both front wishbones rear bushes - especially o/s

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,159 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre + 2.5mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

some play in both front ball joints

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes

wear to both front wishbones rear bushes - especially o/s

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,099 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes weak - recommend replace

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

possible veryslight play nearside front ball joint

some play in offside front ball joint - recommend replace

some seperating to both rear trailing arms front bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Apr 2015 88,042 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wishbones rear bushes weak - recommend replace

both rear lower control arms outer bushes seperating

nearside front tyre bold edges

possible veryslight play nearside front ball joint

some play in offside front ball joint - recommend replace

some seperating to both rear trailing arms front bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Apr 2014 69,300 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 69,300 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,785 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 42,355 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,655 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,431 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 ZCZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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