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AB02 OLL

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

83,913 mi
Last recorded83,913 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 OLL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 83,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 148,159 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

HAND BRAKE SWICH LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

OIL LEVEL IS LOW

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 147,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

HAND BRAKE SWICH LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

OIL LEVEL IS LOW

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 74,902 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 134,511 miles

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

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

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,098 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 113,098 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 95,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner band (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,179 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,194 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 22,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim is damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 47,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,330 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 19,511 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 37,899 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,883 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 32,626 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 27,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 9,352 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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AB02 OLL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 AB02 OLL, 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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AB02 OLL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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