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AV58 VFH

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 VFH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 102,391 miles

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 102,391 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Offside Rear brake lag - 27% (max limit 30%)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,296 miles

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

brake fluid level slightly low

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 8 Jan 2025 95,296 miles

handbrake lever travel high

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 90,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,431 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,407 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 54,044 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,967 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 50,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,867 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,489 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,731 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,922 miles

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

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

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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AV58 VFH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AV58 VFH, 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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What year was AV58 VFH registered?

AV58 VFH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 January 2009.

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