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BE57 JMS

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,290 mi
Last recorded65,290 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE57 JMS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 65,290 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 65,290 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 61,008 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 60,994 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 56,898 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 47,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 38,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,777 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,219 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,337 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,613 miles

handbrake has long travel

Pass 31 May 2013 21,982 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 19,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,993 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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BE57 JMS is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BE57 JMS, 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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BE57 JMS is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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