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EY59 BZX

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,126 mi
Last recorded101,126 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 BZX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 101,126 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))

Pass 21 May 2025 97,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Pulley side of engines, source hidden (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 92,688 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 90,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 88,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,859 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 86,851 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has 3 cuts on inner edge to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE is below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cracking in outer side wall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm,age cracked/perished and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and age cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 80,827 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,883 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,853 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,341 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,341 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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EY59 BZX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EY59 BZX, 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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EY59 BZX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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