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FX10 KOU

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,071 mi
Last recorded114,071 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX10 KOU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 114,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 117,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 107,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 107,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 97,797 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 97,790 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 91,992 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,710 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVEN TREAD WEAR

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,922 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2021 82,921 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2020 73,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 73,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,702 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 68,702 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,809 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,910 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 53,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn castling inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 38,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,006 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,334 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 12,813 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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FX10 KOU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FX10 KOU, 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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FX10 KOU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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