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CX09 VTM

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,660 mi
Last recorded113,660 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 VTM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Exhaust leak fron flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 113,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Exhaust leak fron flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 100,602 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs inner disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 88,899 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 88,887 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,199 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded transfer (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,304 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,852 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 67,851 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,266 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,196 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,045 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 39,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,291 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 21,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,157 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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CX09 VTM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX09 VTM, 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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CX09 VTM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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