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FX09 PJY

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,577 mi
Last recorded173,577 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 PJY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 173,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rackend has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rackend has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 173,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps flashing! (faulty (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rackend has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of thinning, corrosion and uneven wear on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering rackend has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 170,572 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 170,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 161,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 148,168 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 148,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted not working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Protection rubber covers split on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin New brake pads rqd (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 125,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,917 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 102,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system is slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 97,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,421 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,669 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

both sides rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,816 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,285 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 27,249 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,816 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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FX09 PJY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX09 PJY, 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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FX09 PJY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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