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CP08 BYV

2008 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,361 mi
Last recorded117,361 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo C3075,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 BYV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 117,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play in

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 117,361 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play in

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 100,306 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,206 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,040 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes seperating

Cut n/s/r tyre tread

Front and rear wipers smear

N/s/f marker light inop

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Slight wear/play both front lower ball joints

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroding off

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroding off

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 27,973 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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CP08 BYV is a 2008 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CP08 BYV, 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 CP08 BYV registered?

CP08 BYV is a 2008 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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