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BV09 DCX

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,296 mi
Last recorded134,296 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DCX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 134,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 133,912 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,230 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 124,786 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 124,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 122,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flexy pipe ( braiding damaged) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 122,164 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat flexy pipe ( braiding damaged) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,555 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 115,555 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 106,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 94,164 miles

osf dip beam intensity reduced

Fail 8 May 2019 94,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

osf dip beam intensity reduced

Pass 12 May 2018 82,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,279 miles

fron tyres 3mm

Fail 13 Oct 2017 80,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyres cracking on sidewall

fron tyres 3mm

Pass 22 Oct 2016 72,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2015 61,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 51,762 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,627 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,528 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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BV09 DCX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BV09 DCX, 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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BV09 DCX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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