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BU08 PHO

2008 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,914 mi
Last recorded163,914 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 PHO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 163,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (separate from arm as such) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 163,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn adrift from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (separate from arm as such) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (separate from arm as such) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 157,943 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2024 157,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 150,094 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 143,551 miles

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2021 138,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 132,102 miles

Front amber DRL not working x2

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

Nearside Lower Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer welded bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 3mm inner tread

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 132,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer welded bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 3mm inner tread

Offside Front amber DRL not working

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,691 miles

Lower rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 125,691 miles

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

Lower rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,496 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 119,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored (inside) (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear silencer outer sleeve deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,061 miles

The rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 15 May 2013 60,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,107 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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BU08 PHO is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU08 PHO, 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 BU08 PHO registered?

BU08 PHO is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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