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BK59 VKN

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,833 mi
Last recorded127,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VKN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 127,833 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 124,979 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 124,979 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 119,891 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 106,417 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,085 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 103,085 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,430 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 88,430 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

nearside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,708 miles

backbox outter cover corroded

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,827 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 51,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,607 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 VKN is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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