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VE59 ETL

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,950 mi
Last recorded133,950 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 ETL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 133,950 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 133,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 127,579 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 127,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2023 125,171 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 125,168 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 122,565 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 122,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,756 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 118,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,353 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,885 miles

Intercooler pipe damaged

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,927 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,374 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,664 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 11 Apr 2016 84,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,236 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,808 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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VE59 ETL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE59 ETL, 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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VE59 ETL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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