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BG59 RXY

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,533 mi
Last recorded53,533 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 RXY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 53,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 52,192 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface poor (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 52,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall / cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface poor (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall / around circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,725 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 51,520 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 51,042 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,873 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,429 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 46,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,776 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre read stepped inner edge slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise stepped and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 42,179 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre tread stepped inside edge slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,295 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear tyre tread stepped slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,151 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,059 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 RXY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BG59 RXY, 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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BG59 RXY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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