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BT08 RFY

2008 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 RFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 116,751 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 116,751 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 113,561 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 108,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 104,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,292 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,055 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 91,055 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close to Limit

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close to Limit

Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,396 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close to Limit

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close to Limit

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,895 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,309 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,583 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,669 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 29,008 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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BT08 RFY is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT08 RFY, 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 BT08 RFY registered?

BT08 RFY is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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