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A7 SDK

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,972 mi
Last recorded156,972 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SDK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 156,972 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 156,971 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 143,790 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 143,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,465 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 134,464 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,982 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 129,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,350 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 102,037 miles

drivers seat belt stiff to release

Pass 23 Dec 2019 92,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 92,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 75,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven on inner edge & sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven on inner edge & sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven on inner edge & sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven on inner edge & sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,301 miles

Engine covers, under covers and sill covers fitted, prohibiting inspection of some components.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,153 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,166 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat rear left adult belt not tested

Pass 9 Dec 2013 34,767 miles

front and rear brake pads looking low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 25,290 miles

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

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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A7 SDK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A7 SDK, 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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A7 SDK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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