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VN59 BXW

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,089 mi
Last recorded104,089 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 BXW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 104,089 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 104,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 94,345 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,694 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,083 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 76,847 miles

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Fail 7 Aug 2019 76,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

passed emission test with low smoke levels

Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,333 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2018 70,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,324 miles

passed emission test,but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,962 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly disscoulderd

no emissions pick up clear

Pass 6 Aug 2015 49,923 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,398 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 33,772 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,772 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VN59 BXW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN59 BXW, 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 VN59 BXW registered?

VN59 BXW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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