2008 Volvo C30 2.0L Diesel · AM08 NYV
2008 Volvo C30 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 52,286 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2016.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C30
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AM08 NYV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2015
- 52,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 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.
AM08 NYV Mileage History
- 17/06/201124,267 mi
- 18/06/201233,898 mi+9,631 mi
- 15/07/201341,893 mi+7,995 mi
- 15/07/201341,893 mi
- 15/07/201449,784 mi+7,891 mi
- 10/07/201552,286 mi+2,502 mi
Average of roughly 6,897 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
AM08 NYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo C30 (AM08 NYV) between June 2011 and July 2015.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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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