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BL08 CLF

2008 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,704 mi
Last recorded73,704 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CLF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 73,704 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 72,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 6 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 70,407 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 68,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm and osf 5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 59,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,621 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,747 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Emissions output to low for machine to read

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2017 27,081 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 27,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,597 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,841 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 23,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,100 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,895 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,176 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 17,176 miles

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

Nearside 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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BL08 CLF is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL08 CLF, 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 BL08 CLF registered?

BL08 CLF is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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