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BJ58 WUW

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,485 mi
Last recorded115,485 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 WUW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 115,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 107,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust silencer box corroding

rear heat shield loose

Fail 3 Sep 2024 107,603 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust silencer box corroding

rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2023 99,020 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,730 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,546 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Fail 8 Mar 2022 89,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre very well worn on inner shoulder

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 17 Nov 2020 84,220 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 75,954 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 75,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,473 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 63,080 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 63,076 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,194 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,642 miles

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

both front tyres have a worn inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,021 miles

cut to outer side wall of offside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,079 miles

Slight Cut To O/S/F Tyre (outer sidewall)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,513 miles

Slight Cut To O/S/F Tyre (sidewall)

Slight Cut To O/S/R Tyre (on tread)

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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BJ58 WUW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ58 WUW, 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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BJ58 WUW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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