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FY09 GUG

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,014 mi
Last recorded107,014 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 GUG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 107,014 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator cross member corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 97,762 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Radiator cross member corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,127 miles

Front radiator mount corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front radiator mount corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,464 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Aug 2022 69,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,232 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,588 miles

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

Front Stonechip to windscreen

Nearside Front Amber marker light inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 50,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stonechip to windscreen

Nearside Front Amber marker light inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,631 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,670 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,293 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,084 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 20,661 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,383 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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FY09 GUG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY09 GUG, 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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FY09 GUG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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