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BD08 SVE

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,734 mi
Last recorded108,734 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SVE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,734 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak lower engine ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 108,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing missing as wing mirror is missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper securing spring incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower arm and ball joint has been replaced, has been packed out with spring washers , incorrect ball joint diameter fitted . (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad back spacer incorrectly fitted fouling hub (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror missing

Offside Front Coolant leak lower engine ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage (on rim saver)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 93,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush worn (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damage (on rim saver)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Apr 2017 75,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2016 74,915 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,097 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 43,622 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,188 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 32,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 20,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,800 miles

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

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 SVE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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