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BL57 XWT

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,937 mi
Last recorded181,937 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XWT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 181,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 181,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 174,424 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 164,746 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 164,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing,has nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 153,883 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 153,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.30mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 142,317 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 142,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 0mm 215/45/18 xl (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slight corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 29 Jan 2016 133,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 120,590 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 120,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,807 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,896 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,447 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 69,439 miles

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)

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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BL57 XWT is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL57 XWT, 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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BL57 XWT is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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