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BJ59 PXW

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,026 mi
Last recorded167,026 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 PXW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 167,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 163,330 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 159,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 157,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 152,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 139,004 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

injector seal leaking

Pass 28 May 2020 124,210 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 111,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 95,802 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 May 2018 95,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Nearside Front Tyre worn and low on the outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre low and wearing on both edges

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

Pass 18 May 2017 80,418 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 80,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear both tyres are starting to crack up on tread

Pass 20 May 2016 72,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 67,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 62,764 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 43,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 43,835 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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BJ59 PXW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ59 PXW, 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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BJ59 PXW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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