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VN59 ZPY

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,366 mi
Last recorded138,366 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZPY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 138,366 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 138,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 132,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 118,445 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,640 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,501 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 84,217 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 78,916 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 73,422 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,803 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,683 miles

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

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

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 36,638 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZPY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

VN59 ZPY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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