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AD08 TBY

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,028 mi
Last recorded127,028 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 TBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 127,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,805 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 112,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 105,814 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 78,585 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 78,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,268 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,357 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,019 miles

nsf tyre wearing inside edge no cord showing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,296 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 TBY is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel 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 AD08 TBY, 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 AD08 TBY registered?

AD08 TBY is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AD08 TBY safe to buy?

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