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AA03 ZEA

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,761 mi
Last recorded105,761 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 ZEA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 105,761 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 105,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,835 miles

Front lower rad support rusty/weak

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 87,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front lower rad support rusty/weak

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 83,254 miles

Lower radiator support bracket corroded and weak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 79,997 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 77,559 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,486 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 76,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,809 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 61,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,874 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 46,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,504 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,032 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 36,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,708 miles

Both front tyres below 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,673 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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AA03 ZEA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AA03 ZEA, 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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AA03 ZEA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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