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FV59 LFE

2009 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LFE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 81,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 78,314 miles

N/S/R SHOCK STARTING TO LEAK

Pass 4 Dec 2023 75,721 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 75,721 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,543 miles

N/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE SMOOTH

Fail 5 Dec 2022 71,543 miles

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

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SPLITTING

N/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE SMOOTH

Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,592 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AND KNOCK FROM FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,135 miles

both front wishbones have slight play and split rear bushes

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,993 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 52,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 46,093 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,946 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 33,364 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 33,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2014 25,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 116,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,324 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 LFE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FV59 LFE, 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 FV59 LFE registered?

FV59 LFE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is FV59 LFE safe to buy?

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