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BK09 OTF

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,013 mi
Last recorded74,013 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 OTF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,992 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,286 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 9 Mar 2023 62,113 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

coolant low

front tyres worn low

Pass 19 Mar 2022 54,297 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 54,220 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,581 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 46,581 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 46,053 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Oct 2020 46,024 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 42,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 39,938 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 39,938 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split and twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 36,528 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 23,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 17,822 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 17,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,297 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,359 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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BK09 OTF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK09 OTF, 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 BK09 OTF registered?

BK09 OTF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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