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BV09 DFX

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,174 mi
Last recorded198,174 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 DFX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 198,174 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 189,742 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 180,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 170,410 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 170,308 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 157,104 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 157,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working amber light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 133,954 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 133,954 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 121,663 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 121,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 109,736 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 100,586 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 100,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear pads 80% worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,449 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,967 miles

both front tyres worn to approx 3mm with further wear to inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm and balding inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm with damage in tread down to cords but cut approx 10mm in length

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,816 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 DFX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DFX, 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 DFX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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