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CP09 NCU

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,569 mi
Last recorded114,569 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 NCU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 114,569 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 114,569 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clap loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 110,709 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 110,709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,585 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 103,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,056 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on inside face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front fog tell tail not working

Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,139 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 92,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached not located properly light output affected (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight output very dim

reverse light doesnt work

Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,358 miles

dip beam pattern!!

osr tyre is worn on the inner edge

slight power steering leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,664 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe on rack (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 69,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe on rack (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,850 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 40,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,076 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,478 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 16 Oct 2012 23,418 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 22,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,834 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 20,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 NCU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

CP09 NCU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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