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VA59 BJZ

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,571 mi
Last recorded99,571 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 BJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 99,571 miles

nearside indictor side repeater lens slight damage

Fail 6 Feb 2021 99,515 miles

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

nearside indictor side repeater lens slight damage

Pass 6 Feb 2020 92,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm, bald on inside edge and puctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 92,179 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil over full, damage to engine highly possible if tested, no timing belt history. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dim light output (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm, bald on inside edge and puctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,022 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 83,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edge bolding close to showing the cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 72,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts/splits on inner sidewall but not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,521 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,295 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 53,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyres are bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VA59 BJZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA59 BJZ, 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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VA59 BJZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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