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SV09 UBW

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,470 mi
Last recorded103,470 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 UBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 103,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 103,469 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,141 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 90,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,259 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,096 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged outer cover damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 81,096 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi deteriorating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged outer cover damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,260 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,896 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 66,896 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 60,270 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)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 52,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,069 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 38,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 24,778 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 21,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,283 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 UBW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV09 UBW, 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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SV09 UBW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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