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BP57 MHL

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,136 mi
Last recorded55,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 MHL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 55,136 miles

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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads measured at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 53,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 51,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,036 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens cracked but not affecting light emitted

Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked in area of side marker, but not affecting light emitted

Fail 22 Dec 2022 51,032 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 50,243 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight misting oil around steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 50,242 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outside sidewall has excessive cracking with exposed cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight misting oil around steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall and shoulder no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 49,462 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,708 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,968 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall worn

Fail 6 Dec 2017 47,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall worn

Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,576 miles

Rear Cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,839 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,116 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,962 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 43,962 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 42,801 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 42,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,784 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,394 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)

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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BP57 MHL is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BP57 MHL, 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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BP57 MHL is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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