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BF59 FBU

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,365 mi
Last recorded150,365 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 150,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 147,000 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 147,000 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 142,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 137,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,441 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Rim damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 115,342 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 103,290 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 94,175 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,965 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,123 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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BF59 FBU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BF59 FBU, 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 BF59 FBU registered?

BF59 FBU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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