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BF08 YXK

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,321 mi
Last recorded185,321 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YXK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 185,321 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 163,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 147,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 133,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 120,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Fail 1 Mar 2018 120,019 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17. (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 105,542 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,849 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 76,849 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 61,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 44,112 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 44,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,011 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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BF08 YXK is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF08 YXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 YXK registered?

BF08 YXK is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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