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BL08 DGO

2008 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,664 mi
Last recorded170,664 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 DGO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 170,664 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 165,796 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 165,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 157,835 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system slight deteriorated outer skin

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 157,835 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system slight deteriorated outer skin

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 151,693 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust box slight deteriorated outer skin

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 145,717 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust center box slight deteriorated outer skin

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear box exhaust slight deteriorated outer skin

Pass 28 May 2016 132,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 May 2015 126,709 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 126,709 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 121,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 97,556 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2013 97,556 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,358 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 63,746 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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BL08 DGO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DGO, 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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BL08 DGO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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