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FY59 VLJ

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,972 mi
Last recorded84,972 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 84,972 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 81,369 miles

Nearside Front Making noise

Fail 18 Nov 2024 81,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Making noise

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,689 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight out of shape on inner edges n/s and o/s

Pass 16 Sep 2022 72,093 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,096 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 59,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,424 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,071 miles

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,494 miles

os and nsr tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Oct 2015 29,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,306 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 21,823 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 VLJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

FY59 VLJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is FY59 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 VLJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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