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BK59 AVE

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,181 mi
Last recorded148,181 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 AVE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 148,181 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 145,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 138,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 133,584 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 127,591 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 122,050 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge ( bald spots) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside screen wash poorly adjusted

Fail 20 Jun 2019 115,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension rear lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge ( bald spots) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside screen wash poorly adjusted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 75,150 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,419 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 43,245 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 43,245 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,945 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 AVE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AVE, 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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BK59 AVE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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