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FG09 RLY

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,981 mi
Last recorded141,981 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 RLY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 141,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 13 Aug 2026 141,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front orange side marker light inop

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

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 19 Aug 2025 131,315 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 131,315 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 122,056 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting support hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 122,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting support hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 112,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,881 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 100,874 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,301 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,547 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,023 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 74,023 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlight damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,719 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 64,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,655 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 56,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,395 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,152 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,942 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 30,915 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,853 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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FG09 RLY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG09 RLY, 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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FG09 RLY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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