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VU59 EJL

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,829 mi
Last recorded160,829 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 EJL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 160,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 147,072 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 135,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 128,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 119,209 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 106,335 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,958 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 97,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 85,454 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 75,393 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 75,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,031 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 38,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,229 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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VU59 EJL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU59 EJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU59 EJL registered?

VU59 EJL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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