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BG08 VJF

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,480 mi
Last recorded124,480 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VJF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 124,480 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 122,359 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 122,359 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 119,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 112,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 110,350 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 110,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 104,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 97,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 91,221 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 84,974 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,919 miles

emissions to low to detect

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,724 miles

O/s wiper blade worn but still clearing the windscreen.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,818 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 42,092 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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BG08 VJF is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG08 VJF, 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 BG08 VJF registered?

BG08 VJF is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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