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BRZ 2553

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,250 mi
Last recorded115,250 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 2553
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 115,250 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 115,164 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 108,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 108,019 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

possible brake fluid leak from offside rear calliper

Pass 11 Dec 2023 102,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,440 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 100,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,416 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,675 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,865 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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BRZ 2553 is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BRZ 2553, 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

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What year was BRZ 2553 registered?

BRZ 2553 is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is BRZ 2553 safe to buy?

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