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BK59 AUU

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,273 mi
Last recorded42,273 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 AUU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 42,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 38,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 34,710 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,745 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,239 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 28,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall has cracks in it no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre walls has cracks in it no cords showing

Fail 24 Aug 2020 28,148 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wall has cracks in it no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre walls has cracks in it no cords showing

Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,689 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 24,422 miles

Offside Front tyre wall small cracks

Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,994 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 21,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1'9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,684 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,124 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 15,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,244 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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BK59 AUU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BK59 AUU, 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 BK59 AUU registered?

BK59 AUU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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