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BU09 UNW

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,125 mi
Last recorded135,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UNW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 135,125 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 128,183 miles

Radiator support panel holed & corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 121,487 miles

front radiator mount support panel corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 113,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2023 113,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 110,860 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 108,353 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,085 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 104,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,493 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,277 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,037 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,802 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2015 65,164 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 53,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 39,853 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,648 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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BU09 UNW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BU09 UNW, 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 BU09 UNW registered?

BU09 UNW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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