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FG59 NUU

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,766 mi
Last recorded120,766 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 NUU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 120,766 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 120,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tyre reqs inspecting (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front mirror side repeater damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 117,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 117,058 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear most box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 113,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil level on minimum

Fail 3 Jun 2024 113,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 4 May 2023 111,659 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged no mirror glass fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 111,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working, will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged no mirror glass fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 107,727 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 107,727 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 100,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 93,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 93,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,781 miles

All Four Discs Corroded

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 91,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All Four Discs Corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,002 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,063 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 76,132 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,708 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 69,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,011 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,986 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,851 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 50,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FG59 NUU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG59 NUU, 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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FG59 NUU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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