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BG58 HLW

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,001 mi
Last recorded129,001 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 HLW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 129,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,029 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 120,029 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust and mountings corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2015 109,223 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges 225/40/18

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 109,223 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges 225/40/18

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 95,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s headlight reduced beam output

Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,387 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s headlight reduced beam output

Pass 10 Nov 2012 79,884 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,809 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 HLW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG58 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

BG58 HLW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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