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CP09 TAU

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,898 mi
Last recorded153,898 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 TAU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 153,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 133,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,802 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 109,798 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 95,474 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 86,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,877 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 TAU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CP09 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

CP09 TAU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is CP09 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP09 TAU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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