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BO55 KNU

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,170 mi
Last recorded45,170 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 KNU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 45,170 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 45,168 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O-ring seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Coolant radiator mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 43,686 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 43,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 43,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,781 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 42,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,508 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 41,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inside tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 41,460 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 36,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,007 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,760 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,132 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,318 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,267 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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BO55 KNU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BO55 KNU, 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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BO55 KNU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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