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FL59 SUX

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,620 mi
Last recorded160,620 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 SUX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2024 160,620 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2024 160,515 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 147,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 147,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 128,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 118,952 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,655 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,937 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 102,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,463 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,680 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,680 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 61,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 61,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 61,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,476 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,984 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges an s slight damage to o/s/f wheel and tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,651 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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FL59 SUX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FL59 SUX, 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 FL59 SUX registered?

FL59 SUX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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