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BK59 BGU

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,996 mi
Last recorded154,996 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 154,996 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 141,850 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 141,794 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 133,047 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 127,774 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 119,336 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 110,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 103,352 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,559 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,780 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 72,780 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 BGU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK59 BGU, 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 BGU registered?

BK59 BGU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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