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FE59 PXX

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,730 mi
Last recorded103,730 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 PXX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 103,730 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 103,729 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing damage

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,183 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking , stepped and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 91,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking , stepped and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front damage to wing

Fail 8 Oct 2020 75,857 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front damage to wing

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

Rear heat shield lose

Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,720 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 67,464 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 60,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2018 60,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,344 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,216 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 44,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect kick up to the nearside to high (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 34,721 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,721 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 29 Oct 2013 27,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,170 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 20,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 PXX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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