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FL59 VLV

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,673 mi
Last recorded109,673 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 109,673 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 109,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 106,257 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 106,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,460 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 103,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 99,388 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,401 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 88,213 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

some seperation in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

Fail 19 Jan 2021 88,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

some seperation in nearside/offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,545 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 78,545 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,386 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 69,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,626 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,901 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 35,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,160 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,995 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,124 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 VLV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

FL59 VLV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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