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BV59 BWD

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,197 mi
Last recorded137,197 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BWD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 137,197 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 137,197 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,600 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 131,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 121,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 120,977 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Possible leak at Injector seal

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 111,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,397 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 102,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 95,749 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,854 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 87,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,214 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 64,680 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 52,731 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,299 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 27,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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BV59 BWD is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV59 BWD, 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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BV59 BWD is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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