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FV59 LXS

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,617 mi
Last recorded111,617 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 LXS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 111,617 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 107,125 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 107,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily cracked/split - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 89,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily cracked/split - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,020 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,017 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 83,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,595 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,231 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,646 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,711 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has heavy wear on inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 36,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LXS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 2,400cc 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 LXS, 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 LXS registered?

FV59 LXS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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