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EV09 TOM

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,568 mi
Last recorded146,568 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV09 TOM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 146,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 130,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 124,861 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 124,861 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 121,408 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 121,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,922 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 117,922 miles

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

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 111,145 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 111,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray likely to become detached radiator support crossmember excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,432 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres close to wear indicators . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding .

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,170 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,241 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 101,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,079 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,226 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,611 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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EV09 TOM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EV09 TOM, 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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EV09 TOM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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