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B8 ODO

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,681 mi
Last recorded51,681 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ODO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,681 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 50,374 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 50,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 47,064 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,706 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 36,458 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 32,509 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 26,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,980 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 May 2018 25,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 May 2017 24,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Tyre showing signs of perishing on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 22,090 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm - rear bush/ (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 22,090 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm - rear bush/ (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 20,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 20,832 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 18,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 18,603 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 15,988 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 11,832 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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B8 ODO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B8 ODO, 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 B8 ODO registered?

B8 ODO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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