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COX 68

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,238 mi
Last recorded140,238 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOX 68
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 140,238 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Silencer deteriorated but no escape of gases.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,916 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 114,562 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,522 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))

exhaust box diteiated but not blowing

Fail 26 Oct 2020 111,519 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

exhaust box diteiated but not blowing

Pass 28 Oct 2019 110,982 miles

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 25 Oct 2018 110,377 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 110,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,678 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 109,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,055 miles

Front pads getting low

Offside Front tire worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 83,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front pads getting low

Offside Front tire worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,113 miles

Advise: offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,351 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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COX 68 is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 COX 68, 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 COX 68 registered?

COX 68 is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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