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SV09 UCN

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,255 mi
Last recorded69,255 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 UCN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 69,255 miles

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

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

back plates corroded (discs)

Fail 12 Apr 2023 69,253 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

back plates corroded (discs)

Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,137 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 49,184 miles

corrosion to front shockers and front suspension turrets

Fail 15 Jul 2020 49,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front shockers and front suspension turrets

Pass 13 Jun 2019 46,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 46,172 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,482 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting at flexi pipe corroded & missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 43,482 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mounting at flexi pipe corroded & missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,291 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2017 40,291 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,463 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 32,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,234 miles

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

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 UCN is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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