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BF08 DVG

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,010 mi
Last recorded164,010 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DVG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 164,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 155,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 141,870 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 141,846 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 126,651 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2018 126,651 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 113,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 May 2017 113,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,583 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 103,583 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 95,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 95,225 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 86,793 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 86,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,513 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,163 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 53,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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BF08 DVG is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF08 DVG, 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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BF08 DVG is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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