CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ59 XRP

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,570 mi
Last recorded146,570 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 XRP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 146,570 miles

Front bottom radiator support bracket - corroded/eroded/snapped

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

Offside Rear main light unit - lens damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2022 141,481 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom radiator support bracket - corroded/eroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 141,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint - excess worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak top of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom radiator support bracket - corroded/eroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 136,632 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 136,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rearward bush - excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn/split inner edge - cords exposed - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn inner edge - cords exposed - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge very close to allowed limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge very close to allowed limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 128,262 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 121,535 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 121,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 110,590 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 110,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,889 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 96,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,860 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 82,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 68,280 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 68,252 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,268 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,518 miles

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

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
Full Volvo C30 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ59 XRP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FJ59 XRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ59 XRP?

You can check the full history of FJ59 XRP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ59 XRP registered?

FJ59 XRP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is FJ59 XRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ59 XRP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ59 XRP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ59 XRP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.