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FG59 XWJ

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,092 mi
Last recorded153,092 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 XWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 153,092 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 147,456 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 137,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 137,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 122,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front radiator carrier holed and corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 122,420 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front radiator carrier holed and corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 106,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,915 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 95,915 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 87,564 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,949 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 61,161 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 61,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 43,861 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 8 Jan 2014 27,980 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2012 10,672 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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FG59 XWJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG59 XWJ, 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 FG59 XWJ registered?

FG59 XWJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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