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SV09 ZLU

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,980 mi
Last recorded76,980 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 76,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Radiator Mount Corroded

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 71,839 miles

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

Front Lower Radiator support cradle corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

sweat at steering rack but no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 25 Aug 2021 59,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,624 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear fixture point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear fixture point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 49,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,970 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,314 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,755 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,585 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 ZLU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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