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BG09 ZYU

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,392 mi
Last recorded69,392 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ZYU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 69,392 miles

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

radiator support panel heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 66,763 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

radiator support panel heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 64,270 miles

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

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

radiator support panel heavily corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 64,270 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

radiator support panel heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 58,162 miles

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

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

radiator support panel heavily corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,985 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator support heavily corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,709 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 48,288 miles

both front coil springs corroded

radiator support panel corroded & in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2020 48,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs corroded

radiator support panel corroded & in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,788 miles

front coil springs corroded

radiator support panel heavily corroded

service over due indicator is on

Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,025 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 36,970 miles

front springs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,079 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,531 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 ZYU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZYU, 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 BG09 ZYU registered?

BG09 ZYU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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