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FV09 YHZ

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,366 mi
Last recorded74,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 YHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 74,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,650 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 68,454 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 56,798 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,446 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 49,446 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,803 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 44,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 44,008 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R17,93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 41,738 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 41,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,545 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,322 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,328 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 31,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,957 miles

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,482 miles

tyres are showing there age. small hairline cracks on side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,855 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,548 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 YHZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

FV09 YHZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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