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BG58 HLU

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,849 mi
Last recorded97,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 HLU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

o/s windscreen washer not working

Fail 26 Jan 2026 97,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

o/s windscreen washer not working

Pass 27 Jan 2025 95,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,499 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,934 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 85,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,641 miles

Front Inner window screen chip

Offside Front wish bone rear bush worn

Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,337 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Oct 2018 71,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,391 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 62,391 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 39,875 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,848 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,782 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 HLU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG58 HLU, 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 BG58 HLU registered?

BG58 HLU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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