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FV09 BFO

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,407 mi
Last recorded81,407 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 BFO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 81,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 4 May 2016 66,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,999 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 59,999 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 50,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 May 2014 50,454 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 41,294 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 33,290 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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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FV09 BFO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV09 BFO, 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 FV09 BFO registered?

FV09 BFO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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