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BN59 KBX

2009 Volvo C30

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,779 mi
Last recorded135,779 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 KBX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 135,779 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front coil springs corroded

both rear parking brake cable ends corroded

corrosion on front sub frame and both suspension arms

corrosion on rear suspension arms and track control arms

lower gearbox mount worn

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front outer marker lamp inop

radiator bracket corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

seepage from diesel additive tank

Pass 18 Mar 2025 135,267 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on front suspension arms and front sub frame

lower gearbox mount worn

nearside front outer marker light not working

nearside rear position lamp slightly brighter than others / possible wrong bulb fitted

parking brake cable ends corroded

radiator mounting bracket corroded

rear suspension arms and track control arms corroded

slight seepage from diesel additive tank

Pass 11 Mar 2024 135,050 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on front sub frame and suspension arms

lower gearbox mount worn

parking brake cable ends corroded

slight seepage from diesel additive tank

Pass 6 Mar 2023 134,879 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking on edges

fuel additive tank has slight seepage

parking brake cable ends corroded/deteriorated

slight corrosion on front sub frame

Fail 2 Mar 2023 134,877 miles

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

both front tyres slightly cracking on edges

fuel additive tank has slight seepage

parking brake cable ends corroded/deteriorated

slight corrosion on front sub frame

Pass 29 Mar 2022 134,786 miles

diesel additive tank has slight leak/seepage

slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 24 Mar 2022 134,784 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

diesel additive tank has slight leak/seepage

slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2021 134,728 miles

Engine has oil leak

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Both front suspension rear bushes are worn and in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2021 134,726 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Both front suspension rear bushes are worn and in poor condition

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Engine has oil leak

Frontal undertrays are partially insecure and damaged, but unlikely to fall off

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2020 134,676 miles

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Fail 4 Feb 2020 134,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

slight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,615 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are perished

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2019 134,615 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are perished

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2018 122,185 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 28 Mar 2018 122,180 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,352 miles

both rear tyres worn edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,644 miles

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2016 89,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre treads worn uneven

Fail 14 Mar 2015 79,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyre treads worn uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2014 71,695 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,651 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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BN59 KBX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN59 KBX, 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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BN59 KBX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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