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CU09 OAP

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 OAP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,389 miles

Parking brake lever only has a limited amount of reserve travel

Fail 31 Oct 2023 99,386 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever only has a limited amount of reserve travel

Pass 28 Oct 2022 97,904 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2022 97,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,682 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight combustion leak from injector

Fail 14 Aug 2021 95,656 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Slight combustion leak from injector

Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,526 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 92,526 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 87,190 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))

Fail 8 May 2019 87,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,764 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 82,764 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 77,826 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 77,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55-16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 71,342 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 71,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 63,407 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 63,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 57,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,302 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 37,749 miles

Nearside 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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CU09 OAP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CU09 OAP, 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 CU09 OAP registered?

CU09 OAP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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