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BK08 VKW

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,958 mi
Last recorded111,958 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VKW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,958 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 111,807 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 107,001 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 105,753 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake and suspension components heavily corroded

front registration plate slightly cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2019 105,753 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake and suspension components heavily corroded

front registration plate slightly cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2018 100,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,853 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,855 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2017 91,853 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 84,899 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres cracked badly but not showing inner cord

Fail 3 May 2016 84,899 miles

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

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

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

Both rear and nearside front tyres cracked badly but not showing inner cord

Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,297 miles

All four tyres cracked but not showing inner cords

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 71,832 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,449 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Lower engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,739 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 47,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 VKW is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VKW, 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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BK08 VKW is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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