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FV59 CFJ

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,843 mi
Last recorded182,843 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 CFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 182,843 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 168,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy AND / OR DRIVE SHAFT SUPPORT BEARING (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT ON OSR POOR

PARKING BRAKE REQUIREMENTS OF 16% ONLY JUST MET (POOR OSR)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER LEAKING ON LEFT SIDE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 168,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB FITTED TO HIGH BEAM & SUSPECT LED BULB FITTED TO LOW BEAM BUT MASKED BY PROJECTOR LENS (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED BULB FITTED TO HIGH BEAM & SUSPECT LED BULB FITTED TO LOW BEAM BUT MASKED BY PROJECTOR LENS (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

N/S HEAD LAMP IMAGE POOR

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy AND / OR DRIVE SHAFT SUPPORT BEARING (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER LEAKING ON LEFT SIDE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 154,481 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023 153,930 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge and central tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface corroded and blue / signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 139,104 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 Nov 2021 111,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 72,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,928 miles

offside front running light not working

Pass 3 May 2018 55,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 45,820 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 34,770 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 34,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,028 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 34,028 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,427 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 26,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,028 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 18 Oct 2012 14,795 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 14,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV59 CFJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV59 CFJ, 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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FV59 CFJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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