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BK59 VKS

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,742 mi
Last recorded79,742 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VKS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 79,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 74,388 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 68,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 63,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 61,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 53,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,918 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 33,596 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 33,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres both sides cracking/deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 26,068 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,889 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,411 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 13,587 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 VKS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

BK59 VKS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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