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BG59 FKO

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FKO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 90,597 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 90,501 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer corroded, leaking considerably from a hole in the side of the silencer body (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Lower section of linkage centre bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 80,817 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,998 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,437 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,036 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,480 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 69,480 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,489 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,707 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 63,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,715 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 57,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,751 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 39,908 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 31,393 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 24,455 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,700 miles

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

Offside Front 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 FKO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BG59 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

BG59 FKO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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