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AD57 OYB

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,782 mi
Last recorded156,782 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 OYB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 156,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside front tyre tread is wearing low on inner edge 215/50 ZR17 95W

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside 215/50 ZR17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 153,256 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 149,728 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 141,962 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 138,009 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 138,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 135,734 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 135,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 131,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 126,833 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front cross member . (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 126,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front cross member . (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 126,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 117,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight arc score on glass (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner cracked

Offside Front wheel arch liner fouling tyre.

rear exhaust hanger fouls chassis mount

Fail 5 Dec 2017 117,398 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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' slight arc score on glass (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner cracked

Offside Front wheel arch liner fouling tyre.

rear exhaust hanger fouls chassis mount

Pass 28 Dec 2016 105,935 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 105,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Dec 2014 79,977 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,251 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,152 miles

PAS Steering pipe at front of engine insecure

Fail 28 Dec 2012 53,152 miles

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

PAS Steering pipe at front of engine insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,303 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 39,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,202 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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AD57 OYB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD57 OYB, 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 AD57 OYB registered?

AD57 OYB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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