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BD09 RZH

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,765 mi
Last recorded136,765 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 RZH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,765 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,762 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2024 136,761 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 130,829 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 130,705 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 120,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,904 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Sep 2020 100,904 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 84,341 miles

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

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 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 69,397 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,841 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,161 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,066 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 30,982 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,105 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,180 miles

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

offside front coil spring fouling against inner wheel arch on full right-hand lock.

offside front tyre, outer sidewall cut

Fail 3 Jul 2012 25,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre, cut in tread, no cord visable

offside front coil spring fouling against inner wheel arch on full right-hand lock.

offside front tyre, outer sidewall cut

rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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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BD09 RZH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD09 RZH, 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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What year was BD09 RZH registered?

BD09 RZH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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