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FV09 GJG

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,930 mi
Last recorded112,930 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 GJG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 112,930 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2026 112,930 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2025 96,751 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside dges

Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,205 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 74,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,672 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,166 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,878 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 63,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 63,348 miles

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,192 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,725 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,825 miles

No emission printout as exhaust gasses too clean to gain a reading.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,502 miles

no emissions print out as exhaust gasses too clean to gain a reading.

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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FV09 GJG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FV09 GJG, 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 FV09 GJG registered?

FV09 GJG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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