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BV08 YVH

2008 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,070 mi
Last recorded88,070 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YVH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 88,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,495 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded/peeling

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,072 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 83,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,515 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 79,253 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,765 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 72,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 72,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low head lamp ill fitted (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,928 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 78,928 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,687 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror damaged

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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BV08 YVH is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV08 YVH, 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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BV08 YVH is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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