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YF09 BHP

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,900 mi
Last recorded75,900 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 BHP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2016 75,900 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 72,014 miles

Handbrake only 16%

O/S N/S front lower wishbones ( REAR ) bush's slight play

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 63,744 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 63,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,914 miles

Park brake only 20% efficiency advise to get system checked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,141 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 50,140 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 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 45,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 41,472 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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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YF09 BHP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YF09 BHP, 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 YF09 BHP registered?

YF09 BHP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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