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BK08 VKU

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,449 mi
Last recorded133,449 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VKU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 133,449 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 125,172 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 124,570 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,487 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn slight on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 117,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn slight on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 105,412 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 105,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,757 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

VIN plate damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2022 92,757 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

VIN plate damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,964 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin

Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,144 miles

both front tyres 2.5mm tread + worn inner edges

rear tyres worn unevenly inner edges

separating to both rear trailing arm front bushes

slight/some o/s/f brake judder

wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2020 65,025 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres 2.5mm tread + worn inner edges

rear tyres worn unevenly inner edges

separating to both rear trailing arm front bushes

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

slight/some o/s/f brake judder

wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,127 miles

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

under trays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but exhaust not leaking.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,392 miles

Central silencer is starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,502 miles

Front tyres have inner edge wear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 41,775 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,697 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 VKU is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

BK08 VKU is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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