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BK59 MZV

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,689 mi
Last recorded142,689 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 MZV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 142,689 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 142,685 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 139,792 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,274 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 130,774 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,163 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 127,163 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,219 miles

Offside Front Front Seat Belt bottom runner loose but does not affect operation of seat belt

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 110,569 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/front tyre perished, o/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,573 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 96,573 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,210 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 MZV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

BK59 MZV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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