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AU09 XMW

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,353 mi
Last recorded190,353 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XMW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 190,353 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 182,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 175,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 175,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 164,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 148,342 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 134,623 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hangers splitting

Fail 1 Mar 2021 134,623 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hangers splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2020 128,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Slightly corroded underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2019 121,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm has very slight play in ball joint

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,374 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 80,374 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 64,020 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,382 miles

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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AU09 XMW 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 AU09 XMW, 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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AU09 XMW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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