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BG59 VTZ

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,668 mi
Last recorded90,668 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 VTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 90,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,765 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,884 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 76,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 66,612 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,329 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,825 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 51,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 47,620 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,566 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,404 miles

corrosion & wear to front brake discs

n/s/f tyre wearing low & on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn close to tread wear bars /cracking in tread

Fail 10 Oct 2014 35,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,512 miles

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

various marks to body and wheels

Fail 9 Oct 2013 28,511 miles

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

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

various marks to body and wheels

Pass 9 Oct 2012 16,163 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 VTZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

BG59 VTZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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