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FL59 XAB

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,467 mi
Last recorded76,467 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 XAB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 76,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,731 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to outer edge ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 69,731 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Close to outer edge ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,931 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside headlamp set to minimum hight [adjusters not working recommend attention

offside & nearside front lower suspension arm [rearward] bushes deteriorated recommend early replacement

Fail 17 Sep 2019 60,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside headlamp set to minimum hight [adjusters not working recommend attention

offside & nearside front lower suspension arm [rearward] bushes deteriorated recommend early replacement

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,970 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,969 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,522 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 44,522 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,484 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,670 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 24,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,829 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XAB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XAB, 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 XAB registered?

FL59 XAB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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