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E3 THM

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,235 mi
Last recorded48,235 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 THM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 48,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 46,511 miles

Battery Is Depleted/Flat

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 46,511 miles

Battery Is Depleted/Flat

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 38,677 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 36,119 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,048 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 34,048 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,848 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2013 33,418 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 22,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,825 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 22,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 6,220 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 6,216 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 5,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

signs of repair o/sf suspension leg replaced complete o/s suspension replaced signs of over spray

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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E3 THM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E3 THM, 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 E3 THM registered?

E3 THM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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