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BT08 UTY

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,819 mi
Last recorded63,819 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UTY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 63,819 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 63,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,790 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 62,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 62,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 55,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17vxl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,525 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,646 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 34,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,005 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,314 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,318 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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BT08 UTY is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

BT08 UTY is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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