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AO09 RXP

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,519 mi
Last recorded178,519 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 RXP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 178,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 170,022 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 170,020 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 159,256 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 159,254 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 147,734 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 147,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 138,627 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 138,527 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 126,282 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 126,282 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 119,943 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

top and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring components.

Fail 24 May 2018 119,943 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

top and bottom engine covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 29 May 2017 109,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2016 102,251 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 102,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,452 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 92,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,453 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,487 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,881 miles

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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AO09 RXP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 AO09 RXP, 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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AO09 RXP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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