CarVerify

Free Car Check

BP08 EPL

2008 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,457 mi
Last recorded87,457 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 EPL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,594 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 83,296 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 83,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,523 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 80,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 77,670 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,353 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 70,044 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 70,044 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 66,325 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 57,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 51,858 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2015 42,544 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)

Fail 26 May 2015 42,539 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,173 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 31,173 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 23,483 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 23,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,372 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 14,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Volvo C30 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BP08 EPL is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BP08 EPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BP08 EPL?

You can check the full history of BP08 EPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BP08 EPL registered?

BP08 EPL is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is BP08 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 EPL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP08 EPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BP08 EPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.