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BJ59 FLF

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FLF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,423 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 102,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front door damaged badly

Fail 9 Sep 2016 93,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front door damaged badly

Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,978 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 85,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 85,175 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,925 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,911 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2013 70,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut on the side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,570 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BJ59 FLF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BJ59 FLF, 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 BJ59 FLF registered?

BJ59 FLF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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