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86 RD

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,730 mi
Last recorded179,730 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 RD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 179,730 miles

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2024 174,265 miles

Nearside Rear silencer small hole and blowing very slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2024 174,265 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear silencer small hole and blowing very slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2023 165,802 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 165,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.33 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 154,464 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 146,884 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 139,339 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 125,678 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 125,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,012 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front seatbelt slightly frayed

exhaust silencer second skin corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 98,012 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust silencer second skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,748 miles

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,188 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 57,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,928 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,472 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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86 RD is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 86 RD, 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 86 RD registered?

86 RD is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is 86 RD safe to buy?

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