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C4 PLK

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,696 mi
Last recorded39,696 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 PLK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 39,696 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 38,241 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 38,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 205/50/17/93W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 37,352 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 35,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 33,288 miles

Grease around O/S inner C.V boot

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2022 33,288 miles

Grease around O/S inner C.V boot

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2021 30,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactor date 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactor date 2009 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 27,141 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 23,598 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emissions to low to record

Pass 19 Sep 2018 21,583 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel additive tank weeping at joint. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,318 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 19,491 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,086 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 15,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 13,882 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 10,877 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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C4 PLK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 C4 PLK, 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 C4 PLK registered?

C4 PLK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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