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CX09 VUG

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,941 mi
Last recorded112,941 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 VUG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 112,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box repair (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 112,413 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box repair (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 104,923 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 96,923 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 96,923 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,383 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,329 miles

Nearside Front marker light out

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

corrosion some brake pipes

free play hand brake

slight play steering column

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,358 miles

all tyres wearing on the inner edges

engine covers fitted and sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to o/s front to rear at join. plus on other pipes.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,226 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing on the inner edges

engine covers fitted and sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to o/s front to rear at join. plus on other pipes.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,004 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,849 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 53,625 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,625 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 44,727 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,339 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 VUG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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