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BX09 SZP

2009 Volvo C30

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,860 mi
Last recorded125,860 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX09 SZP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,413 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 121,396 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,128 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside below 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,108 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 114,092 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,353 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 4 Mar 2019 109,049 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 109,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,922 miles

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

engine running on 3 cylinders only

Fail 5 Mar 2018 105,922 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine running on 3 cylinders only

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,927 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,945 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 73,864 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,864 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,175 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,356 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,169 miles

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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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BX09 SZP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Green with a 1,560cc 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 BX09 SZP, 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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BX09 SZP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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