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VE59 LFZ

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

59,591 mi
Last recorded59,591 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 LFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,591 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 55,413 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 55,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 53,544 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,342 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,050 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,663 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges nearside and offside

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,722 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,967 miles

Advise child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,646 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 16,974 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inside edges and slight cracking due to age.

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 LFZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE59 LFZ registered?

VE59 LFZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is VE59 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 LFZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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