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FG59 WXL

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

146,833 mi
Last recorded146,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 WXL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 146,833 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 146,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 138,659 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 138,659 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 136,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

un even brake application across rear axle . recommend inspection

Fail 18 Jul 2024 136,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working intermittent operation when unit pressed. after market light unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

un even brake application across rear axle . recommend inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,336 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 131,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 125,749 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 120,307 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 120,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 113,784 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 113,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 101,231 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner and outer edges inner on 2mm tread legal limit 1;6mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre inner edge has wear

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear There is a nail in the centre of the tread

Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,243 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 73,243 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f side marker light not working

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,219 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks visable in aux belt

Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks visable in aux belt

Fail 25 Nov 2013 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 29,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2012 29,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WXL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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