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DG09 BXV

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 BXV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 113,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,353 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2023 108,808 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 98,384 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,130 miles

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

front radiator lower crossmember badly corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2019 88,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front radiator lower crossmember badly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,810 miles

Covers and shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,412 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 66,782 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,642 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 44,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,772 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,037 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 19,822 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DG09 BXV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG09 BXV, 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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What year was DG09 BXV registered?

DG09 BXV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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