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VN59 EXK

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,772 mi
Last recorded105,772 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EXK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,772 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 105,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,506 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,894 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,304 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,959 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 55,665 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,283 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 45,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 27,339 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 27,339 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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VN59 EXK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VN59 EXK, 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 VN59 EXK registered?

VN59 EXK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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