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BJ59 WRG

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

226,086 mi
Last recorded226,086 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 WRG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 226,086 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 226,082 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 222,729 miles

Corrosion front to rear including subframe and suspension components

Headlight adjusters on max adjustment

Horn distorted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator mount rotten

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 222,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion front to rear including subframe and suspension components

Headlight adjusters on max adjustment

Horn distorted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator mount rotten

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 208,787 miles

Horn distorted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator mount rotten

Rear Rear seatbelts not checked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 208,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (Back bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (Back bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 93y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has travel

Horn distorted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator mount rotten

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

Rear Rear seatbelts not checked

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 199,814 miles

Horn distorted

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has travel

Radiator mount corroded

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 192,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 192,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible both number plates (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 184,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 184,188 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 161,944 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 142,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 104,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 82,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,577 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,998 miles

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

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

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 WRG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WRG, 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 WRG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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