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BV59 OGE

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,215 mi
Last recorded82,215 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 OGE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 82,215 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 82,215 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,664 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 78,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,725 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 75,101 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 75,101 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,456 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 74,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,429 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 72,429 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 68,264 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,786 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 65,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 59,332 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 59,332 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 47,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,818 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,836 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 34,836 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to register

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 OGE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OGE, 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 OGE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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