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BV09 BMU

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,470 mi
Last recorded110,470 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BMU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,470 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 110,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 90,406 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,903 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,463 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 69,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,512 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV09 BMU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV09 BMU, 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 BV09 BMU registered?

BV09 BMU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is BV09 BMU safe to buy?

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