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FY09 XBW

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,110 mi
Last recorded60,110 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 XBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,110 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 60,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,317 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant tank has a slight leak ( cracked )

Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,516 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 55,516 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 53,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,651 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 49,649 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,530 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,198 miles

Front exhaust heat covers slightly loose

Nearside Rear tyre treads slightly stepping and perishing

Offside Rear tyre treads badly perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 39,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres treads worn on edges inner edges getting down.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres treads worn on edges inner edges getting down.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre treads worn on inner edge low tyre pressure 25psi should be 36psi,n/s front tyre treads worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,537 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,625 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 24,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 XBW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FY09 XBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 XBW registered?

FY09 XBW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is FY09 XBW safe to buy?

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