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SV09 UBU

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,232 mi
Last recorded121,232 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 UBU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 121,232 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 121,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,275 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,698 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,124 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 91,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,566 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,385 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 75,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,423 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 64,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,655 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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SV09 UBU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV09 UBU, 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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What year was SV09 UBU registered?

SV09 UBU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is SV09 UBU safe to buy?

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