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EJ59 EXK

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,547 mi
Last recorded110,547 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 EXK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 110,547 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Misting of oil on boost pipe.

Slight lip on all brake discs.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 104,666 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 94,787 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 85,109 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 85,109 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 85,020 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 84,221 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 84,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 81,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,805 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,293 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2017 76,965 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,501 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,053 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,217 miles

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)

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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EJ59 EXK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EJ59 EXK, 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 EJ59 EXK registered?

EJ59 EXK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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