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FV59 HFJ

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,417 mi
Last recorded204,417 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 HFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 204,417 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear brake discs backing plate corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 200,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 200,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 199,580 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 199,580 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 194,796 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 194,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 175,574 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 151,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Boot Split

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft Boot Split

Fail 17 Oct 2017 150,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Boot Split

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft Boot Split

Pass 24 Oct 2016 124,166 miles

Oil leak ()

movement both front lower arm bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 95,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,309 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 56,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,150 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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FV59 HFJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 FV59 HFJ, 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 HFJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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