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BK59 NBE

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,779 mi
Last recorded83,779 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 NBE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 83,779 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front radiator mounting repaired cover with some sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside front to rear suspension , various parts and components rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2025 83,773 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front radiator lower mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

underside front to rear suspension , various parts and components rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2024 82,090 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,506 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 74,401 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn down on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,299 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 63,160 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 57,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,604 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 53,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,418 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 48,418 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,364 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 42,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,535 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 32,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 28,244 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 21,201 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 21,201 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 NBE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

BK59 NBE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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