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CX59 XPV

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,606 mi
Last recorded134,606 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 XPV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 134,606 miles

Radiator crossmember excessively corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 134,604 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Radiator crossmember excessively corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,279 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator support excessivly corroded

Offside Front Strut top bearing has slight play

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

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

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

Various rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 123,279 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper mount fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front radiator support excessivly corroded

Offside Front Strut top bearing has slight play

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

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

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

Various rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper both strut top bearings slightly rough in operation

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 101,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,397 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 91,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,898 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,306 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 76,294 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,674 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,899 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,294 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,679 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,278 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 XPV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

CX59 XPV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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