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BJ59 PYG

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,764 mi
Last recorded140,764 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 PYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 140,764 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s &o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray on

Pass 7 Oct 2024 130,087 miles

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 130,085 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 123,109 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 123,107 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 116,892 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR 205/50/17 WR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 116,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR 205/50/17 WR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,444 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 111,444 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 101,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,464 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 91,463 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,123 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 22 Sep 2018 80,111 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear brake discs badly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,035 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 76,035 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 73,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,552 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 41,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 PYG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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