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BN59 WLP

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,885 mi
Last recorded145,885 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 WLP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 145,885 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 145,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 143,112 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 141,472 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 141,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 131,657 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust hang brackets deteriorating

small engine oil leak

under covers and sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 23 Jun 2020 113,960 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

side sill covers and under covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Damp stain on brake caliper

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Weep from fuel additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 88,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Damp stain on brake caliper

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Weep from fuel additive tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,001 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,864 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,045 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,536 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,166 miles

too clean to obtain a emission reading

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,789 miles

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

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

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 WLP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BN59 WLP, 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 BN59 WLP registered?

BN59 WLP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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