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BD59 ZDW

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,369 mi
Last recorded151,369 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 ZDW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 151,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside dip beam headlight slightly dim.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knocking noise coming from n/s/f, no play detected.

Pass 10 Mar 2025 133,827 miles

Nearside Front dipped beam slightly dim.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly stepped. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 113,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside beam pattern is incorrect

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 95,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,972 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 78,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 24,587 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 10,597 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 10,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,804 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 8,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 6,397 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 3,978 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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BD59 ZDW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BD59 ZDW, 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 BD59 ZDW registered?

BD59 ZDW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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