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BG09 ZYX

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,128 mi
Last recorded93,128 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ZYX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 93,128 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,241 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 87,241 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,589 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount notchy

Offside Front Top mount notchy

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 78,190 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2022 78,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 63,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,715 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Jun 2018 49,056 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 42,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2017 42,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2016 39,511 miles

osf tyre wearing low at inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 27,538 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,536 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 14,963 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 ZYX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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