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FD59 CNZ

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,226 mi
Last recorded151,226 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 CNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 151,226 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 137,986 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 126,566 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 126,566 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 121,102 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 121,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 118,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 112,112 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear also scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 106,841 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 106,841 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 101,811 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 101,811 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 97,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 97,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,094 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,210 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,937 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,959 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 18,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,388 miles

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

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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FD59 CNZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol 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 FD59 CNZ, 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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FD59 CNZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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