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CV09 TLK

2009 Volvo C30

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,130 mi
Last recorded153,130 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 TLK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 153,130 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed and offside rear (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 151,649 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 151,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 149,088 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 149,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 146,282 miles

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

Rear wiper blade ?

Pass 11 Dec 2021 140,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 132,720 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 125,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 125,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 120,477 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2018 120,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 114,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 May 2013 45,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,764 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)

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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CV09 TLK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CV09 TLK, 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 CV09 TLK registered?

CV09 TLK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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