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AF09 HMZ

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,880 mi
Last recorded178,880 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 178,880 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 178,880 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 172,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 164,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 157,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 150,331 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 140,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 133,515 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 133,515 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 121,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 110,135 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 110,135 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,262 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,522 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre getting close to min limit

Fail 27 Feb 2014 87,522 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front inner brake pads appear low

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre getting close to min limit

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,331 miles

brake discs have slight wear lip

o/s wiper worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 62,762 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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AF09 HMZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF09 HMZ, 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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AF09 HMZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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