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CU59 PHO

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,580 mi
Last recorded135,580 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 PHO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 135,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 135,580 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 112,986 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 112,986 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 104,558 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 104,558 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,389 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 93,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,293 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT WORN ON EDGES 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 82,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT WORN ON EDGES 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,063 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside egdes

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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CU59 PHO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU59 PHO, 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 CU59 PHO registered?

CU59 PHO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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