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FG09 VSP

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,574 mi
Last recorded128,574 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 VSP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 128,574 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2026 128,049 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2025 121,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 113,756 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 113,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 108,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,697 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 100,739 miles

Parking brake lever travel a little longer than normal but not considered excessive.

Fail 15 Feb 2021 100,739 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever travel a little longer than normal but not considered excessive.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever travel a little longer than usual but not excessive.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,198 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,568 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,999 miles

Front and rear tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,386 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 43,939 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,729 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,105 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 VSP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FG09 VSP, 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 VSP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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