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C13 BAX

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,572 mi
Last recorded115,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 BAX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 115,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator support corroded

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 105,647 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 105,647 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut not present (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2025 105,640 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 98,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 92,092 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing absent (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield & rear undercovers not fully secure

Fail 9 May 2023 92,090 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer retaining spring absent (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing absent (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield & rear undercovers not fully secure

Pass 11 Apr 2022 82,521 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 82,521 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 79,851 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 79,810 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,494 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jun 2020 75,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and bald on very inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2019 70,078 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2018 65,488 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 May 2017 62,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 May 2017 62,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2016 57,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Apr 2016 57,641 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2015 54,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,712 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack on inside wall

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,784 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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C13 BAX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C13 BAX, 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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C13 BAX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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