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BV59 BWX

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,631 mi
Last recorded133,631 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BWX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 133,631 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded (radiator support)

Pass 4 Jan 2023 128,899 miles

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

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

front crossmember (radiator support) corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 128,850 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front crossmember under radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 123,077 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 123,077 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,499 miles

sills have plastic trim covers

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,376 miles

item removed from drivers view

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,376 miles

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

item removed from drivers view

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 18,990 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 10,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,266 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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BV59 BWX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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