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FE59 JFN

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,224 mi
Last recorded98,224 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 JFN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,224 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 98,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,862 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 83,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,134 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 72,926 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking on edge and sidewall damage. 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking on edge. 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,868 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 56,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,348 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 49,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,199 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,279 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 45,156 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,344 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,323 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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FE59 JFN is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE59 JFN, 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 FE59 JFN registered?

FE59 JFN is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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