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BG08 VXD

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

243,197 mi
Last recorded243,197 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VXD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 243,197 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 224,325 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 207,657 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 189,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 173,928 miles

manufactures engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2021 163,895 miles

Rear exhaust outer heat shield corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 155,480 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 155,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 132,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 127,543 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 127,543 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,171 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,155 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,446 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 92,446 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 79,085 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 79,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,007 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 66,676 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,169 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 57,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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BG08 VXD is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

BG08 VXD is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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