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BL08 HZF

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,134 mi
Last recorded61,134 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HZF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,134 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,469 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 55,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,815 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,015 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,775 miles

nsf door mirror glass broken

Fail 28 Jun 2012 32,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsf door mirror glass broken

Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,776 miles

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 19 Jul 2011 27,776 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

nearside mirror glass broken

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 HZF is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL08 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

BL08 HZF is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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