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BG59 EBC

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,308 mi
Last recorded113,308 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 EBC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,308 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 100,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,702 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 82,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,538 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 EBC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EBC, 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 EBC registered?

BG59 EBC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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