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CX09 ZVE

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,810 mi
Last recorded150,810 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 ZVE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 150,810 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 150,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced new bulb required (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 145,110 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 145,106 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 140,461 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 135,760 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 133,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,346 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 130,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 127,830 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,441 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,306 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZVE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CX09 ZVE, 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 CX09 ZVE registered?

CX09 ZVE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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