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BT08 UUC

2008 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,455 mi
Last recorded134,455 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UUC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 134,455 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 134,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 127,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 122,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2024 122,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 116,721 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 116,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 109,748 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 100,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced SIDE LIGHT VERY DIM. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working OUTER LEN,S COVER MISSING. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater missing OUTER CASING ON DOOR MIRROR,BROKEN. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,670 miles

damage both sides door mirror housing / sides repeaters

Pass 31 Oct 2018 86,922 miles

Front offside and near Side repeater damage

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

Fail 18 Oct 2018 86,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread and side wall ,mark with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread and side wall ,mark with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front offside and near Side repeater damage

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,801 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 76,801 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,867 miles

nearside front repeater damage

Fail 17 Aug 2016 72,867 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 93W (4.1.E.1)

nearside front repeater damage

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 12 Mar 2014 57,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 41,254 miles

offside/nearside front brake pads worn

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 UUC is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT08 UUC, 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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BT08 UUC is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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