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BF58 ZBC

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,574 mi
Last recorded54,574 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ZBC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 54,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 52,400 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 52,400 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,968 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 50,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread worn though (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 49,516 miles

Nearside Front brake slow in uptake of pressure

Fail 28 Sep 2022 49,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake slow in uptake of pressure

Pass 29 Sep 2021 46,751 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,539 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,238 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 43,237 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,011 miles

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

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 Front seat does not fold forward to allow access to rear

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 35,044 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,294 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,012 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 31,012 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 27,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,095 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 23,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,684 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BF58 ZBC is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF58 ZBC, 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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What year was BF58 ZBC registered?

BF58 ZBC is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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