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FD09 FKW

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,000 mi
Last recorded87,000 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 FKW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 87,000 miles

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

both rear lower main arms outer bushes staring to deteriorate

offside rear trailing arm front bush separating

Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 81,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wear edges - recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to separate

Pass 31 May 2023 80,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush weak - recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cracking to o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre worn edges + cracking

wear to n/s/f wishbone rear bush

Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,974 miles

cracking to n/s/f + o/s/f tyre

some separating to rear trailing arm front bushes

wear to rear lower main arm bushes + rear lower control arm bushes

wear/splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,358 miles

n/s/f + o/s/r tyre perishing/cracking towards edges

Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 68,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,046 miles

offside rear lower main arm outer bush splitting

perishing to both rear lower control arms bushes

slight splitting to both front wishbones rear bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,969 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm + cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2018 56,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm + cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,134 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing/cracking between treads

both front wishbones rear bushes starting to wear

light separating to both rear trailing arm bushes

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge - on legal limit

offside rear lower main arm outer bush starting to split

offside rear tyre at 2mm and starting to wear uneven inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 51,382 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven at 1.6 mm

offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven at 2mm

Pass 29 May 2015 48,310 miles

slight perishing to rear tyres

Fail 28 May 2015 48,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight perishing to rear tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2014 43,368 miles

both rear tailing arms front bushes just starting to seperate

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven inner edges

nearside front tyre approaching limit

offside front tyre wear inner edge on limit

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,303 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,347 miles

windscreen chipped

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 FKW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FD09 FKW, 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 FD09 FKW registered?

FD09 FKW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is FD09 FKW safe to buy?

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