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AB04 GMB

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,355 mi
Last recorded177,355 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 GMB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 177,355 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive p.a.t fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 48,322 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive p.a.t fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,412 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 44,952 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 44,952 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre staring to go out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,882 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 42,882 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on the edge 205/5017 ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,496 miles

both front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,879 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 33,879 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,202 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,456 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)

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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AB04 GMB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AB04 GMB, 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 AB04 GMB registered?

AB04 GMB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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