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BD08 HXP

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,202 mi
Last recorded172,202 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HXP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 172,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 170,107 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 158,488 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing rear

Fail 24 Apr 2019 158,488 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded but not blowing rear

Pass 28 Apr 2018 145,179 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 144,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2017 132,541 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 132,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 116,514 miles

Rear back box exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 111,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 104,425 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 104,425 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,023 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 99,021 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2011 60,473 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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BD08 HXP is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD08 HXP, 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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BD08 HXP is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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