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VK59 KPP

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,159 mi
Last recorded130,159 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 KPP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 130,159 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 130,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 122,522 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 113,185 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 113,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,370 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 104,369 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,235 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 97,234 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 89,758 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,429 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 85,428 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,793 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 79,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low both nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2018 71,496 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 71,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,631 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both nearside & offside (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside windscreen wiper only just meets requirements

Pass 18 Aug 2016 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 53,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,642 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 32,433 miles

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

Offside windscreen wiper blade only just meets the standard requirement

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,793 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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VK59 KPP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VK59 KPP, 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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VK59 KPP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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