2008 Volvo C30 2.4L Diesel · AK58 HRF
2008 Volvo C30 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 128,838 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AK58 HRF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2021
- 128,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volvo C30
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AK58 HRF Mileage History
- 15/09/201119,897 mi
- 18/09/201226,484 mi+6,587 mi
- 21/09/201334,026 mi+7,542 mi
- 25/09/201439,769 mi+5,743 mi
- 26/09/201439,769 mi
- 27/08/201545,066 mi+5,297 mi
- 20/09/201659,068 mi+14,002 mi
- 22/09/201775,876 mi+16,808 mi
- 27/09/201885,339 mi+9,463 mi
- 01/08/201989,105 mi+3,766 mi
- 01/08/201989,106 mi+1 mi
- 18/07/2020107,937 mi+18,831 mi
- 30/07/2020108,397 mi+460 mi
- 27/07/2021128,838 mi+20,441 mi
Average of roughly 11,043 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
AK58 HRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo C30 (AK58 HRF) between September 2011 and July 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Common Problems: VOLVO C30
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Powershift gearbox faults(Serious)
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faults(Moderate)
The C30’s glass-heavy hatch and latch wiring can cause intermittent boot release problems or central-locking behaviour that feels random.
- Front suspension bush and drop-link wear(Moderate)
The C30’s firmer setup means tired front bushes, links and top mounts show up quickly as knocks and a brittle ride.
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- Powershift gearbox faultsSerious
Dual-clutch Powershift transmissions can jerk, overheat or fail expensively if fluid servicing has been skipped.
- Rear hatch latch and lock faultsModerate
The C30’s glass-heavy hatch and latch wiring can cause intermittent boot release problems or central-locking behaviour that feels random.
- Front suspension bush and drop-link wearModerate
The C30’s firmer setup means tired front bushes, links and top mounts show up quickly as knocks and a brittle ride.
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