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FY59 UXR

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,216 mi
Last recorded77,216 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 UXR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp beam output weak but beam pattern still visible.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,667 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,007 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 52,007 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,264 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,592 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 46,580 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 37,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 36,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 30,785 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 30,749 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,154 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,202 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 17,803 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 17,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,816 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 UXR is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY59 UXR, 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 UXR registered?

FY59 UXR is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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