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A85 LVR

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

120,017 mi
Last recorded120,017 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA85 LVR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 120,017 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 23 May 2025 104,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 77,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight abnormal wear/slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear handbrake lazy

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight abnormal wear /slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged abnormal wear / slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged abnormal wear /slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2023 58,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged abnormal wear / slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged abnormal wear /slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 31 May 2022 47,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view starting to crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 41,336 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 39,134 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,329 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 28,033 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 22,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 16,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 9,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 8,556 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 7,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 7,493 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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A85 LVR is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A85 LVR, 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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A85 LVR is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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