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AD58 AEW

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,716 mi
Last recorded172,716 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 AEW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 172,716 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer flexi sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tailgate struts defective

Fail 15 Apr 2026 172,680 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine mil illuminated (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt driveshaft boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE WORN TO CORD IN SECTION OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer flexi sleeves split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front undertray not fully secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost worn through to cord*REQUIRES ATTENTION* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tailgate struts defective

Pass 16 Apr 2025 165,218 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 152,281 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 152,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 141,118 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp beam image poor pattern

passenger front seat sliding mechanism fault

surface corossion in both rear inner sills

Fail 6 Apr 2023 141,006 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt driveshaft boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded from amber (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear slightly binding when spun by hand

Offside headlamp beam image poor pattern

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lagging advise brake inspection (1.2.1 (b) (i))

passenger front seat sliding mechanism fault

surface corossion in both rear inner sills

Pass 11 Apr 2022 128,422 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 127,315 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 127,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,880 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 122,880 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 128,775 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 128,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,476 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 97,145 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 97,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 88,790 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,020 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 78,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 67,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,398 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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AD58 AEW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AD58 AEW, 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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AD58 AEW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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