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FE59 PXP

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,724 mi
Last recorded91,724 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 PXP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,724 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,857 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S + N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 85,585 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sustention component corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 85,585 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sustention component corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,927 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,498 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 74,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 70,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,060 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,425 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Radiator support bracket is corroded but supporting the radiator.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,352 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,281 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 42,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,637 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 PXP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE59 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

FE59 PXP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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