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DE09 FTJ

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,677 mi
Last recorded77,677 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 FTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 77,677 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 74,206 miles

Centre box of exhaust corroded, outer skin peeling off

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder, wear is extreme dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder, wear is extreme dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 74,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Centre box of exhaust corroded, outer skin peeling off

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder, wear is extreme dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder, wear is extreme dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,862 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroaded

Front brake pads 40% worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads 30% worn

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,920 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,278 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 63,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 12 Jul 2017 59,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 53,977 miles

Middle exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,321 miles

Damage to offside front bumper.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 32,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,977 miles

Both number plates deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre 2mm.

Offside front tyre 3mm.

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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DE09 FTJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DE09 FTJ, 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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DE09 FTJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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