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VN59 EXV

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,855 mi
Last recorded31,855 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EXV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 31,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 31,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 31,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low pressure

Fail 16 Sep 2024 31,394 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low pressure

Pass 19 Sep 2023 30,568 miles

Rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 30,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 29,518 miles

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

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

additive tank leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,653 miles

exhaust gas after treatment tank slightly damp

Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

weep from eloys additive tank

Fail 7 Sep 2020 28,112 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

weep from eloys additive tank

Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,847 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 23,962 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,632 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,667 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,438 miles

inner face of discs corroding

low emitter

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 EXV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue 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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

VN59 EXV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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The MOT history for VN59 EXV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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