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FY59 KPR

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,175 mi
Last recorded113,175 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 KPR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 113,175 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 113,073 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside headlight pattern starting to fade

Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,736 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2023 100,651 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,570 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 97,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 92,271 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 92,271 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,943 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 74,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 70,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,468 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,607 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,868 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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FY59 KPR is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY59 KPR, 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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FY59 KPR is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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