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CE09 LYA

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,844 mi
Last recorded53,844 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 LYA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 53,844 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 53,841 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 51,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 51,030 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 46,156 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 41,839 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 41,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 32,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 28,210 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 28,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,189 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres badly deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2018 22,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres badly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres excessive wear on inner edges

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2017 19,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres excessive wear on inner edges

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,879 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres detriorated

front tyres low tread on inner edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

wipers not tested

Fail 26 Apr 2016 17,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres detriorated

front tyres low tread on inner edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

wipers not tested

Pass 1 May 2015 15,811 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 13,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,868 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 11,350 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 8,628 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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CE09 LYA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CE09 LYA, 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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CE09 LYA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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