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VE59 VLZ

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,974 mi
Last recorded90,974 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f headlights slight loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 90,953 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front and o/s/f headlights slight loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 78,110 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 78,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,968 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 56,968 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 53,743 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 50,466 miles

Front both front tyre worn on inner

Fail 15 Dec 2017 50,425 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front both front tyre worn on inner

Nearside Rear worn on inner

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,986 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,937 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,499 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VLZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

VE59 VLZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is VE59 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 VLZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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