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BK08 PGX

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 PGX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 75,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 71,211 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 71,211 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,202 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 63,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 60,488 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,895 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,720 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 51,719 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 48,070 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 42,547 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 42,524 miles

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

Offside Front side position marker inop (amber)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 34,960 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 34,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 33,254 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 29,716 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres tread cracking

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 May 2014 22,924 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 22,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,842 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 16,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,587 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,103 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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BK08 PGX is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK08 PGX, 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 BK08 PGX registered?

BK08 PGX is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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