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EO59 TFA

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,319 mi
Last recorded60,319 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 TFA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 60,319 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 56,658 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 56,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 49,058 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 45,690 miles

handbrake long

Fail 8 Nov 2022 45,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake long

Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2021 42,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 36,591 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 30,532 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 30,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 27,891 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 22,717 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 22,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f and both rear tyres perished/cracking.also nail in o/s/r

Pass 21 Nov 2015 18,868 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 14,886 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 14,886 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Oct 2013 8,845 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 6,482 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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EO59 TFA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EO59 TFA, 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 EO59 TFA registered?

EO59 TFA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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