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FE59 RFY

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,933 mi
Last recorded65,933 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 RFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 65,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 x 50 x 17 ..tyre badly cracking ADVISE CHANGING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 X 50 X 17 . tyre badly cracking ADVISE CHANGING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 x 50 x 17 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 x 50 x 17 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 54,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 54,283 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Fail 22 Jun 2022 54,283 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,254 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 24 Jul 2020 54,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,275 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,817 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,596 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 35,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,104 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 RFY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

FE59 RFY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is FE59 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 RFY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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