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BG58 UGE

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,549 mi
Last recorded195,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 UGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 195,549 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 195,549 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 182,801 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 182,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2022 179,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 179,732 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 177,889 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Body component slightly loose Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 177,886 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body component slightly loose Headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Body component slightly loose Exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 165,053 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 159,799 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 155,447 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 151,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 142,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 142,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 126,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,984 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 85,817 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,392 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BG58 UGE is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UGE, 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 UGE is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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