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GR53 EBS

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

127,829 mi
Last recorded127,829 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 EBS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 127,829 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 127,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2025 151,922 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 139,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 136,905 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,120 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 130,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,512 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 91,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,634 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 79,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,686 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jan 2020 112,318 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 112,318 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,495 miles

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

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

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

emissions 0-03 non recorded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 53,495 miles

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

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

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

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

emissions 0-03 non recorded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,579 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,558 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on both edges

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

Pass 27 May 2017 32,688 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 79,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 31,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,283 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SMALL CHIPS IN FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 May 2015 30,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,205 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 29,124 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 44,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,667 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 26,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,216 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,269 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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GR53 EBS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 GR53 EBS, 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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GR53 EBS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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