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VN59 ULS

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,810 mi
Last recorded133,810 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ULS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,810 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 133,810 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 128,692 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,773 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 121,773 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,435 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 115,435 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 107,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,606 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 39,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,695 miles

Offside Front wearing on the iner edge

Offside Front wheel arch trim missing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,641 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

near side front headlight aim image slighty deterioated

Fail 5 Nov 2014 79,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front both tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,922 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 ULS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

VN59 ULS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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