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FV59 HJY

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,498 mi
Last recorded49,498 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 HJY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 49,498 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 49,498 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 47,214 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 47,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 44,420 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 44,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 41,940 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 41,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,383 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 39,383 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 37,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 37,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 35,056 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,206 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 28,806 miles

engine top side tray obscuring view.

engine underside trays obscuring view.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 25,167 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 25,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 22,353 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 15,201 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,989 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 HJY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJY, 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 HJY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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