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C3 OHK

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,863 mi
Last recorded108,863 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 OHK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 108,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 104,014 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 98,546 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 92,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 88,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 83,648 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 83,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 79,637 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pads getting low

all discs slightly worn

Fail 28 May 2020 79,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pads getting low

all discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,475 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2019 71,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,715 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 64,643 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 60,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,263 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,750 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,646 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 29,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 23,233 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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C3 OHK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C3 OHK, 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 C3 OHK registered?

C3 OHK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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