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BG59 YYE

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,276 mi
Last recorded161,276 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 YYE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 161,276 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 149,052 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 141,290 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 135,366 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 135,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 118,118 miles

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

Rear Anti Roll Bar Fouling Suspension arm

Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,991 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Pass 19 Jun 2020 85,554 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 82,663 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 68,004 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 67,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 / 45 / 18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 / 45 / 15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2017 56,935 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,232 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,990 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,064 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,230 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,918 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,434 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 YYE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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