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BP08 RYC

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,210 mi
Last recorded39,210 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 RYC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 39,210 miles

Nearside ns door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 39,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault anti skid warning light on (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high nsf headlight aim to high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf dip beam inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested os headlight aim not tested light inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessive bulge in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside ns door mirror glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 28,602 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 28,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RYC is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

BP08 RYC is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is BP08 RYC safe to buy?

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