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BG59 YYL

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,706 mi
Last recorded116,706 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 116,706 miles

Dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 112,076 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Aug 2023 104,495 miles

Diesel Particulate filter additive tank slight leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 104,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Diesel Particulate filter additive tank slight leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,878 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 99,878 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not working. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 81,337 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 77,826 miles

Front both front lower arm rear bushes slight play

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,074 miles

both front tyres 0mm on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,564 miles

DPF additive tank damp with fluid.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 60,564 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

DPF additive tank damp with fluid.

Nearside Front Side marker light inop.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side marker light inop.

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 51,414 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 44,541 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 44,541 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 37,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,284 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 19,210 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 YYL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

BG59 YYL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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