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BG59 KUA

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,927 mi
Last recorded148,927 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 KUA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 148,927 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 148,927 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 131,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 120,325 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 101,328 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,428 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,826 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,994 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,717 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Nov 2017 46,041 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2017 46,041 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,090 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,015 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 33,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 30,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,761 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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BG59 KUA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BG59 KUA, 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 KUA registered?

BG59 KUA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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