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VN59 EYG

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,637 mi
Last recorded117,637 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 EYG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 117,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring weak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front coil spring weak

Pass 10 Jan 2025 105,344 miles

Emissions too low to register

Nearside Front Non mandatory marker lamp not working

Fail 10 Jan 2025 105,344 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too low to register

Nearside Front Non mandatory marker lamp not working

Pass 23 Jan 2024 89,422 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 89,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,940 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,964 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 72,138 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,628 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 69,627 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,110 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 66,534 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,086 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 50,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 42,032 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 42,032 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,745 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 EYG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN59 EYG, 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 EYG registered?

VN59 EYG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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