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BF09 XZC

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

241,433 mi
Last recorded241,433 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XZC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 241,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge & stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inside edge & stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 227,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 213,102 miles

Both rear tyres slight stepping on inside edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts, slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Various chips front windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2022 197,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre stepping inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears slight wearing to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 185,802 miles

Various small chips front windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2020 173,883 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inside edge

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

Various small chips windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2019 158,591 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to wear inside edge

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

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

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

Various small chips windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2018 144,751 miles

All 4 discs slight corrosion

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak Slight staining PAS rack ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 137,231 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded

Oil leak Minor weep around steering rack gators ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 130,206 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded and ridges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 124,085 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres starting to step on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2014 116,989 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 109,318 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 109,318 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,909 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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BF09 XZC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BF09 XZC, 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 BF09 XZC registered?

BF09 XZC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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