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AV08 BHZ

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,316 mi
Last recorded156,316 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 156,316 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 147,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 136,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 125,718 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 115,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 109,886 miles

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

corrosion to various rear suspension componants

Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,867 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,568 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,402 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,282 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated--advise replace soon

Pass 14 Jan 2015 62,981 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,302 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,191 miles

both front tyres worn

exhaust corroding

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,013 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2012 36,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,045 miles

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

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

advise laser wheel alignment

long pull to handbrake

nearside wiper deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2011 27,045 miles

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

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

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

advise laser wheel alignment

long pull to handbrake

nearside wiper deteriorating

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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AV08 BHZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV08 BHZ, 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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AV08 BHZ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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