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CV09 YLZ

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,733 mi
Last recorded116,733 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 YLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,733 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 114,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 111,954 miles

Both front suspension top mounts are slightly rough when turned

Fail 22 Aug 2023 111,951 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Both rear have detached due to corrosion (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension top mounts are slightly rough when turned

Pass 20 Aug 2022 107,766 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,165 miles

Complete underbody corroded including suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2020 97,547 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,654 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,432 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,326 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 47,421 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,422 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 35,422 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,984 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 34,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Jun 2014 28,615 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 18 Jun 2013 24,478 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,681 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 YLZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV09 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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