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CE09 XYR

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,037 mi
Last recorded69,037 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XYR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 69,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 63,181 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 63,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 57,071 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 57,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 53,507 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 50,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 45,453 miles

Nearside Front side marker light not working

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

Fail 11 May 2021 45,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to age related cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side marker light not working

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 41,742 miles

Central Rear 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))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 41,741 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,069 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm back bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge \tyre tread wearing low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,595 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 26,426 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 20,849 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 19,467 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 19,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,668 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 16,353 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,473 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 XYR is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE09 XYR, 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 CE09 XYR registered?

CE09 XYR is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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