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SY59 BVP

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,163 mi
Last recorded144,163 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 BVP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 144,163 miles

AC pump very noisy

Front x member / rad carrier corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 133,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also wear blocking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded ( not holed)

lower radiator support badly corroded

rear tyre readings nsr :3.4mm osr: 3.2mm

slight noise on nsf top suspension mounting when rotated

Fail 11 Sep 2023 133,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also wear blocking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded ( not holed)

lower radiator support badly corroded

rear tyre readings nsr :3.4mm osr: 3.2mm

slight noise on nsf top suspension mounting when rotated

Pass 16 Aug 2022 120,394 miles

Rad panel corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 120,394 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rad panel corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,094 miles

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

front cross member / radiator support corroding

slight blow from middle exhaust box

Fail 3 Sep 2020 103,091 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front cross member / radiator support corroding

o/s headlamp dim

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pad worn

slight blow from middle exhaust box

Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,931 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,180 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,707 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 80,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 80,759 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 80,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,018 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2013 59,426 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 59,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SY59 BVP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY59 BVP, 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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SY59 BVP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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