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CA59 HCP

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,435 mi
Last recorded131,435 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 HCP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 131,435 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 131,263 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 125,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,197 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 118,197 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,411 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 109,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 100,021 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 100,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,115 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 93,115 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 93,115 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,252 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens is damaged

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,678 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,403 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 74,401 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,465 miles

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,354 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 45,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,350 miles

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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CA59 HCP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CA59 HCP, 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 CA59 HCP registered?

CA59 HCP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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