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B11 HEF

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,882 mi
Last recorded75,882 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 HEF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 75,882 miles

rear tyres inner edges wearing

Fail 5 Dec 2025 75,870 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,944 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))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 71,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,249 miles

o/s headlamp washer not working

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge + n/s/r starting to wear inner edge

wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 4 Dec 2023 68,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

o/s headlamp washer not working

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge + n/s/r starting to wear inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2022 64,018 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge + n/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge

perishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes

rear indicators fading colour

Fail 6 Dec 2022 64,018 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge + n/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge

perishing/wear to rear lower control arm bushes

rear indicators fading colour

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,485 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,221 miles

both front tyres bold edges

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

some wear to n/s/r lower main arm outer bush

Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,874 miles

both front tyres bold inner edge + o/s/f also worn/going bold outer edge

slight separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 2 Dec 2019 51,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both front tyres bold inner edge + o/s/f also worn/going bold outer edge

slight separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

wear/perishing to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,621 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre some wear inner edge

nearside rear lower main arm bushes deteriorating

offside front tyre some wear edges

offside front wishbone rear bush weak - recommend replace

Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,166 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 35,948 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 28,405 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 28,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,685 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2013 17,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 14,277 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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B11 HEF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc 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 B11 HEF, 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 B11 HEF registered?

B11 HEF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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