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VE59 OVK

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,349 mi
Last recorded82,349 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 OVK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 82,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 75,478 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 75,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 68,096 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 68,096 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 63,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,202 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,816 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 54,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,662 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,711 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,579 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 34,403 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,458 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 25,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 16,749 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 OVK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

VE59 OVK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is VE59 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 OVK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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