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BG59 EAX

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 EAX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper (Front windscreen chipped less than 10mm)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 98,120 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper (Front windscreen chipped less than 10mm)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 97,082 miles

Nearside Front Inner (front windscreen chipped less than 10mm )

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper (small chip in windscreen less than 10mm not affecting drivers view)

Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both offside and nearside) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 82,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper (small chip in windscreen less than 10mm)

Fail 12 Apr 2022 82,551 miles

Central Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (injector area/leak off pipe) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front arm REAR bush)detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front arm REAR bush) detected on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both offside and nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 79,415 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both offside and nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both offside and nearside) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,755 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper chip in screen less than 10mm

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 71,749 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 71,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished.205/50r1789w michelin

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 65,555 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,140 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 60,136 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,146 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,185 miles

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

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

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

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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BG59 EAX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG59 EAX, 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 BG59 EAX registered?

BG59 EAX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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