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CP59 AFY

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,346 mi
Last recorded157,346 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 AFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 157,346 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2023 157,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 151,678 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 144,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 136,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 125,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 125,658 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyre valves cracking

osr tyre 2.5mm and worn on inside

Pass 10 Aug 2016 115,577 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 115,577 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 95,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,456 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 73,456 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,129 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front 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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CP59 AFY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CP59 AFY, 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 CP59 AFY registered?

CP59 AFY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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