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FY59 UTM

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,998 mi
Last recorded114,998 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 UTM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 114,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper torn

Fail 23 Apr 2026 114,998 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin #2 injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 12 May 2025 108,556 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 99,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,104 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 89,104 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 86,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 86,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,364 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 83,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,494 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 80,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 1 screw. one nail ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,350 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 73,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,304 miles

both rear tyres low tread.

exhaust brackets corroded.

front inner brake pads appear low.

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,155 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust hangers corroded.

both rear tyres low tread, worn unevenly and perished on side walls.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 65,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear exhaust hangers corroded.

both rear tyres low tread, worn unevenly and perished on side walls.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,298 miles

both front tyres low tread

front brake pads becoming low

near side rear brake pads appear low and may have been hot

near side rear tyre low tread, cracked and worn unevernly

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,626 miles

both rear tyres becoming low and cracking within treads and on outer walls.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,574 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 47,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,577 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,358 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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 UTM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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