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CP09 LFZ

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,939 mi
Last recorded101,939 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 LFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 101,939 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 101,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,537 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 75,551 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose not in mount, but still secure

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,203 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,082 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50r17 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 61,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All 4 brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50r17 93v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,525 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))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 56,525 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 May 2018 54,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked in between tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly misshaped

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked in between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked in between tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre Badly misshaped

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked in between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 47,384 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 47,384 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,162 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2015 40,261 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 27,919 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 27,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 22,603 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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CP09 LFZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CP09 LFZ, 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 CP09 LFZ registered?

CP09 LFZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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