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FP59 GPY

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,340 mi
Last recorded69,340 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 GPY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 69,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 61,391 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 61,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam very dim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f bottom arm rear bush severe wear - marked yellow - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 42,767 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 39,587 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 39,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 37,187 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 30,339 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 24,492 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 19,425 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 16,545 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 14,960 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 14,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 12,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

Pass 16 Nov 2012 10,107 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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FP59 GPY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP59 GPY, 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 FP59 GPY registered?

FP59 GPY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is FP59 GPY safe to buy?

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