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BF59 XEC

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,833 mi
Last recorded143,833 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 XEC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 143,833 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 143,809 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 134,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2025 134,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2024 124,382 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel require adjustment

Fail 28 May 2024 124,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

coolant level low

parking brake has little reserve travel require adjustment

Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,089 miles

signs of power steering leak

Fail 1 Jun 2023 115,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

signs of power steering leak

Pass 29 Jun 2022 104,600 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 104,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,756 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 91,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,700 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 73,700 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cap was open (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 63,357 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 5 Jul 2017 63,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both-sides (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,568 miles

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

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

o\s\r tyre has cracks on wall

Fail 20 Jun 2015 41,568 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

o\s\r tyre has cracks on wall

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2013 27,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,472 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 19,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XEC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF59 XEC, 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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BF59 XEC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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