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FN59 YPE

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,459 mi
Last recorded58,459 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 YPE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 58,459 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 56,484 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 55,340 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 54,234 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 54,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,175 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 52,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,976 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 40,070 miles

Front inner brake pads look low

long park brake travel

Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,831 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 32,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 29,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 26,174 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 18,835 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 30 Aug 2012 14,131 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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FN59 YPE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN59 YPE, 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 FN59 YPE registered?

FN59 YPE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is FN59 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN59 YPE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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