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CV09 TLO

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,296 mi
Last recorded73,296 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 TLO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,296 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,201 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2025 68,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,478 miles

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 60,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 57,677 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 57,659 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,770 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 54,720 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,739 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 49,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working possibly pump (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,003 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 45,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both rear light lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 43,572 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 38,263 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 38,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,928 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,179 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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CV09 TLO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TLO, 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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CV09 TLO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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