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BV59 BWO

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,080 mi
Last recorded152,080 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BWO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 152,080 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 152,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake excessively binding FRONT AND REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 142,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 137,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,939 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 129,939 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 121,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 113,451 miles

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

Nearside Number plate light dull.

Offside Number plate light dull.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,039 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 105,039 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,514 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 93,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,060 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,411 miles

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

offside front tyre cracks in thread close to cords

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,194 miles

nearside rear tyre flat spots in thread

offside rear tyre flat spots in thread

Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,194 miles

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

nearside rear tyre flat spots in thread

offside rear tyre flat spots in thread

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 BWO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV59 BWO, 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 BWO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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