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AD08 TBO

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,184 mi
Last recorded167,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 TBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 167,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated, starting to break up (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise combustion gases starting to leak from the fuel injector seals. engine cover bolted down not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 11 Jun 2025 165,080 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 157,619 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 157,618 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 146,752 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 146,752 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 133,595 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 133,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 106,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 106,532 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,020 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp light intensity reduced slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2018 66,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside headlamp light intensity reduced slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,783 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,727 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,727 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,828 miles

n/s/f wheel brg feels slighty rough when spun

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,613 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 26,613 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,684 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 17,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,966 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,053 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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AD08 TBO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AD08 TBO, 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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AD08 TBO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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