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AV56 ANN

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,952 mi
Last recorded133,952 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 ANN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 133,952 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres unevenly worn and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knock in n/s/f suspension

under tray loose

Pass 1 Aug 2025 130,390 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes in poor condition/soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern poor/faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

center silencer in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2025 130,390 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes in poor condition/soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern poor/faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

center silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2024 126,982 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin on silencer in very poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s headlight pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 122,648 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,832 miles

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

Rear Silencer's outer skin is corroded and peeling off.

Fail 3 Aug 2022 117,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Silencer's outer skin is corroded and peeling off.

Pass 7 Aug 2021 112,870 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 112,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 108,293 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 108,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,837 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 94,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

gear box oil leak

smell of fuel form under bonnet but unable to see any leaks

under cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,171 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 71,734 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 71,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 61,433 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,111 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,243 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,028 miles

very slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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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AV56 ANN is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV56 ANN, 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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AV56 ANN is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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