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BP08 OGV

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,661 mi
Last recorded120,661 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 OGV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 120,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 118,530 miles

Nearside Front Low/deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,593 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 113,587 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 109,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,734 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 101,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 97,196 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,820 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2015 81,994 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,950 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,331 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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BP08 OGV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BP08 OGV, 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 BP08 OGV registered?

BP08 OGV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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