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AV09 OHS

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,700 mi
Last recorded143,700 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 OHS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 143,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective dpf brackets corroded off system secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 143,027 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 141,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 141,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 140,108 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Mar 2022 140,108 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,885 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 137,074 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 129,174 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 123,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 119,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 114,023 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 102,363 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 102,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F outer parking light out.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F inner parking light out.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,623 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,069 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,069 miles

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

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

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 OHS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV09 OHS, 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 OHS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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