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BG09 HKD

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,618 mi
Last recorded133,618 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 HKD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 133,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 127,607 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 123,142 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped beam is out of focus (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear seat base is loose

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 119,573 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 119,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,698 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,878 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 87,535 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 87,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,224 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,804 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,804 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside front and nearside rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,033 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 43,374 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 32,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,775 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 18 May 2013 24,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 18,400 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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BG09 HKD is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG09 HKD, 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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BG09 HKD is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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