MOT Status
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143,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central exhaust bracket broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
signs of power steering leak
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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))
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))
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH AT TIME OF TEST
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
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
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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