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CN59 ZWC

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,323 mi
Last recorded128,323 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 ZWC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 128,323 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 16 May 2025 128,282 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 125,152 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2023 119,854 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 118,351 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 118,351 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 111,019 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 100,679 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 100,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 62,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/o front arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 46,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,392 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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CN59 ZWC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CN59 ZWC, 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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CN59 ZWC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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