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FV09 XDO

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,444 mi
Last recorded109,444 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 XDO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 109,444 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 109,444 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 107,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 107,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,456 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 104,456 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 96,713 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 96,713 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working fitted new bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 65,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 52,984 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,581 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,580 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 31,848 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,187 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,981 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 16,030 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 XDO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XDO, 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 XDO registered?

FV09 XDO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 XDO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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