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BN58 UZK

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,226 mi
Last recorded145,226 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UZK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 145,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

sills covers fitted.

vehicle under-covers present.

Pass 15 Nov 2022 138,604 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 138,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 129,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,006 miles

engine under tray fitted

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 124,966 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 124,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 110,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer skin loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 110,266 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer outer skin loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,330 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2016 73,266 miles

ADVISE Service brake operation feels soft & pedal has little reserve travel

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance across front axle biased to the nearside front (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 29 Oct 2016 73,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE Service brake operation feels soft & pedal has little reserve travel

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance across front axle biased to the nearside front (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has evidence of either being run flat or low on pressure for some time causing damage to tyre

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,000 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,560 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 36,560 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,359 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 25,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BN58 UZK is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN58 UZK, 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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BN58 UZK is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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