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DF59 FJJ

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,785 mi
Last recorded135,785 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 FJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 135,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 128,658 miles

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

Radiator support panel corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2023 121,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 111,532 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 111,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped beam bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,761 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,388 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre very slightly deteriorated on the outter shoulder.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,413 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured slight damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 70,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 70,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,524 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,318 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,262 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 23,058 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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DF59 FJJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF59 FJJ, 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 DF59 FJJ registered?

DF59 FJJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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