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CX59 PWU

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,929 mi
Last recorded154,929 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 PWU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 154,929 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 151,020 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 139,597 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 139,595 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,708 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 127,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,908 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 115,719 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 109,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2017 98,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,953 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2016 90,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,048 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 85,048 miles

Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired both sides (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside worn to disc (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,580 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,580 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,448 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,123 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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CX59 PWU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX59 PWU, 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 CX59 PWU registered?

CX59 PWU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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