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C20 JAA

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,133 mi
Last recorded21,133 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 JAA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 21,133 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 21,131 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 20,306 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 19,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 18,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 17,362 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 16,435 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 16,433 miles

Offside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,621 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 15,621 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2019 14,431 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,042 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 11,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,837 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 7,673 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 7,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 6,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,217 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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C20 JAA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver 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 C20 JAA, 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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C20 JAA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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