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FY59 UTU

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,932 mi
Last recorded123,932 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 UTU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 123,932 miles

Rear exhaust under tray loose

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

Offside Front Lower bumper cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2023 123,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged/cracked

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

Rear exhaust undertray insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2023 123,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged/cracked

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

Rear exhaust undertray insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2022 120,329 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 120,329 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 117,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 115,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

sillcovers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 109,785 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 109,785 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,559 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front marker light not working

Offside front marker light not working

Fail 18 Jan 2018 100,559 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front marker light not working

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

Offside front marker light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,540 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,089 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,910 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,857 miles

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

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

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

engine oil sump damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,158 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 UTU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTU, 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 FY59 UTU registered?

FY59 UTU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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