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FV09 LYU

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,186 mi
Last recorded93,186 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 LYU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 93,186 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 93,155 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 92,692 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,091 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 89,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,220 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 73,092 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 73,092 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 68,474 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 May 2015 62,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 62,197 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2012 45,115 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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FV09 LYU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV09 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

FV09 LYU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is FV09 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 LYU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV09 LYU have outstanding finance?

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