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FV59 BGZ

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,884 mi
Last recorded86,884 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 BGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,884 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 86,883 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached anti roll bar has become detached from both drop links (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,258 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 83,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edge cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,996 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,003 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 77,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 71,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 66,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,007 miles

rear seat belts not accessible

Near side rear damage to arch

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,547 miles

Clean burn. No acceleration detected by smoke head

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Item removed from seat belt

Please ensure all seat belts are accessible prior to test

Fail 8 Sep 2017 60,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

205/50 wr17

Clean burn. No acceleration detected by smoke head

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Getting close to legal limit 2.5mm

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

Nearside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Item removed from seat belt

Offside Rear Nail in tread

Please ensure all seat belts are accessible prior to test

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,121 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 46,933 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 12 Sep 2014 41,302 miles

zero emissions detected

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emissions too clean to register for test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,513 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)

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 BGZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BGZ, 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 FV59 BGZ registered?

FV59 BGZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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