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AV09 FLA

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,471 mi
Last recorded120,471 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 120,450 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 112,814 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 107,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,122 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 103,122 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 98,274 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,847 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,570 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 77,782 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 77,782 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,878 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 57,878 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,553 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 47,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,481 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2012 12,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 9,993 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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AV09 FLA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV09 FLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV09 FLA registered?

AV09 FLA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is AV09 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 FLA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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