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BF09 XZL

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,811 mi
Last recorded146,811 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XZL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 146,811 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 146,662 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 145,424 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 145,410 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 141,054 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2020 141,052 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,632 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 130,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,558 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 117,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,289 miles

o/s/front rack end ball joint slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2017 108,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/front rack end ball joint slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,132 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,717 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 67,717 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,591 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 XZL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF09 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

BF09 XZL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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