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AU59 VHL

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,768 mi
Last recorded120,768 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 VHL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,768 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 120,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no peak detected (emissions to clean to register

Fail 21 Oct 2016 102,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no peak detected (emissions to clean to register

Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,898 miles

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

front windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Nov 2014 81,785 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 81,785 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 71,128 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges suggesting wheel alignment needs checking

offside handbrake effort low

offside rear brake caliper lever not returning to stop

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,128 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges suggesting wheel alignment needs checking

offside handbrake effort low

offside rear brake caliper lever not returning to stop

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,548 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 59,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AU59 VHL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU59 VHL, 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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AU59 VHL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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