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BG08 VJJ

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

181,354 mi
Last recorded181,354 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 181,354 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 181,354 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 168,671 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 157,814 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 157,731 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Both the normal side light bulb and the amber position light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 149,710 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 149,710 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 149,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2021 142,145 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2020 138,450 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

aux drive belt cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2020 138,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

aux drive belt cracking

Pass 7 May 2019 126,201 miles

Front headlight washers in-opp

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 118,788 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 118,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken as marked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,673 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 101,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 91,583 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 91,583 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 81,202 miles

near side rear tyre cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre cracked

off side front tyre cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,673 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,270 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 57,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 45,195 miles

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

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

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

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 VJJ is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BG08 VJJ, 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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BG08 VJJ is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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