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BN08 CWY

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,096 mi
Last recorded180,096 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 CWY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 180,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 178,435 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 178,435 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 170,749 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 164,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 154,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 143,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 130,644 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 117,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Damage to inner side wall

Fail 28 Feb 2015 112,522 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 112,522 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 97,869 miles

cut in outer wall on nearside front tyre (cord not showing)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2014 97,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

cut in outer wall on nearside front tyre (cord not showing)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2013 82,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Jan 2013 82,066 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,802 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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BN08 CWY is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BN08 CWY, 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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BN08 CWY is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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