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BD57 TYH

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,537 mi
Last recorded150,537 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 TYH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 150,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 150,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 150,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 May 2022 142,756 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 141,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 141,879 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 138,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector cracked

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 136,745 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS - REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 136,745 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS - REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,052 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 108,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 108,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,129 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,208 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 36,251 miles

o/s rear tyre has uneven tread inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,208 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)

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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BD57 TYH is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD57 TYH, 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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BD57 TYH is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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