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FV59 BGY

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,710 mi
Last recorded128,710 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BGY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 128,710 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 3 Apr 2025 128,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jun 2023 118,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 118,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 118,190 miles

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

hand brake travel

Fail 11 Apr 2022 118,179 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

hand brake travel

Fail 4 Feb 2022 109,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2020 105,506 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 80,806 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 51,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,103 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 26,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 20,918 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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FV59 BGY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FV59 BGY, 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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FV59 BGY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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