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AM58 BCF

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,572 mi
Last recorded172,572 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 BCF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 172,572 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 172,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm out of line ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively inop (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perrishing and cracking all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 163,734 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 163,734 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 153,158 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 153,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,320 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,751 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 128,404 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 128,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 117,579 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 117,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,374 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on limit

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,796 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,796 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,979 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,611 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,567 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 40,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,653 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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AM58 BCF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 70,761 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 AM58 BCF, 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 17 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM58 BCF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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