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BD08 HYA

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,850 mi
Last recorded137,850 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HYA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 137,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 132,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on 2.mm and bald on the inner and outer shoulders close to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 123,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 123,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 105,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,721 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 87,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 86,855 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,287 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,292 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2017 58,952 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,619 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,430 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 41,414 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,405 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 30,109 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,387 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 HYA is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD08 HYA, 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 HYA is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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