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AM04 GLM

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,904 mi
Last recorded93,904 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 GLM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 88,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases more than a few points. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear with suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front under radiator mounting excessive corroded and broken.

Fail 2 Nov 2023 88,874 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases more than a few points. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear with suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front under radiator mounting excessive corroded and broken.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,982 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,473 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 80,473 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi worn and hanging bracket corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2018 70,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi worn and hanging bracket corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,972 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 28 Oct 2016 61,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,984 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 10 Oct 2014 49,075 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 49,048 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,009 miles

o/s wiper advise

rear discs pitted advise

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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AM04 GLM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AM04 GLM, 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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AM04 GLM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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