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VE59 GXV

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,676 mi
Last recorded119,676 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 GXV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 119,676 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 113,335 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in edge of tread next to sidewall will require a tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 113,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush work to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in edge of tread next to sidewall will require a tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,171 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,566 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 95,566 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,944 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,189 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

windscreen as slight damaged zone A.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,427 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,320 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 39,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,241 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 37,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 27,564 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 21,505 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 GXV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE59 GXV, 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 VE59 GXV registered?

VE59 GXV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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