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BF08 ZRZ

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,898 mi
Last recorded145,898 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 145,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 138,858 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2nd one in (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 134,118 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2nd one in (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 134,118 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2nd one in (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 127,163 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 127,152 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 122,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 120,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm also worn on inner edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 4 mm also worn on inner edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,712 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,324 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,870 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 103,866 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Oil leak Steering rack ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,034 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,765 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,673 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 88,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 88,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,792 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,560 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,132 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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BF08 ZRZ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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