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BG58 BVB

2008 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,534 mi
Last recorded159,534 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BVB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 159,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 159,534 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 154,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 146,678 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 146,678 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 137,857 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 136,368 miles

nearside front coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant header tank is damaged and has a slight leak

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

Nearside Front Side repeater unit is damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing is noisey when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 127,919 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant header tank is damaged and has a slight leak

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

Nearside Front Side repeater unit is damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing is noisey when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 115,717 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2018 115,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2017 101,508 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 90,575 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,783 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,325 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 79,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 73,242 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,242 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,870 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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BG58 BVB is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG58 BVB, 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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BG58 BVB is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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