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AO09 PFE

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,438 mi
Last recorded136,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PFE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 136,438 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Fail 23 Jun 2026 136,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded in places

Pass 26 Jun 2025 122,491 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 26 Jun 2025 122,491 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 114,382 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,484 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,167 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES HAVE PLAY IN THEM

FRONT WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 7 Jul 2021 94,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 84,562 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot also on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spot also on tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,918 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,411 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,247 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 24,609 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn to minimum limit.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,786 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 11,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO09 PFE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO09 PFE, 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 AO09 PFE registered?

AO09 PFE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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