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BJ08 HGC

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,798 mi
Last recorded140,798 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 HGC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 140,798 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 140,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 134,044 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 127,655 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 121,125 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 121,013 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2014 114,019 miles

exhaust silencer outer cover corroding off

n/s door mirror insecure

Fail 3 May 2014 114,019 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer outer cover corroding off

n/s door mirror insecure

Pass 4 May 2013 105,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2012 95,069 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,601 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BJ08 HGC is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ08 HGC, 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 BJ08 HGC registered?

BJ08 HGC is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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