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FD09 EVT

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,115 mi
Last recorded117,115 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 EVT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 117,115 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

shields fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2024 117,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 108,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 108,732 miles

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

Advise handbrake has little reserve travel when applied

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 108,728 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer slight blow at seam weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper side light not working

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Inner steering joint slight play

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

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER SURFACES CORRODING & IN POOR CONDITION

corrosion taking place to underside rear inc sub-frame & suspension components

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2022 108,076 miles

CORROSION TAKING PLACE TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light not working

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front wheel bearing becoming rough

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

front number plate damaged & cracked

lower steering cowling & trim missing

play in BOTH inner steering joints

rear brake discs corroding & in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2022 108,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished & split to cords (inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished & split to cords (inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

CORROSION TAKING PLACE TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light not working

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front wheel bearing becoming rough

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

front number plate damaged & cracked

lower steering cowling & trim missing

play in BOTH inner steering joints

rear brake discs corroding & in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,947 miles

205/50/17

Both front suspension arm bushes worn

Front number plates damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres low on edges and slightly split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,879 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 94,339 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 94,339 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge, nail in tread and cracks in tread grooves

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge, nail in tread and cracks in tread grooves

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge, nail in tread and cracks in tread grooves

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Centre (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread grooves

Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,602 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 86,575 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,435 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 80,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,122 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,953 miles

washer jets partially blocked

wipers deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

washer jets partially blocked

wipers deteriorating

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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FD09 EVT is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FD09 EVT, 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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FD09 EVT is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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