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AV09 ODE

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,926 mi
Last recorded136,926 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 ODE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 136,926 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 131,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 127,783 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 121,992 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2023 121,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 119,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2022 119,092 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,013 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2021 107,013 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2020 99,846 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 99,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 84,704 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 82,054 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 79,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 71,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 58,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 45,881 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 ODE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc 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 ODE, 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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AV09 ODE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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