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SV59 TPF

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,081 mi
Last recorded82,081 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 TPF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 82,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose rubber boot excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose rubber boot excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 81,008 miles

The nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2025 81,007 miles

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

The nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

The offside front wheel has a slight bind present

Pass 12 Feb 2024 74,931 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 74,931 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/118 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front cross member corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,639 miles

The offside rear tyre sidewalls are cracking/perished

The radiator support panel is corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 66,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

The offside rear tyre sidewalls are cracking/perished

The radiator support panel is corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 65,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 64,620 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 64,620 miles

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

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

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

The nearside front tyre tread is extremely close to the legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,246 miles

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Feb 2020 56,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,329 miles

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

both side front lower wishbone rear bushers split

Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,972 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 31,484 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,510 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 14,375 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 13,232 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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SV59 TPF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV59 TPF, 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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SV59 TPF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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