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SV09 ZNG

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,298 mi
Last recorded103,298 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 ZNG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 103,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,314 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear detached - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,494 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 85,494 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 72,111 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,482 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,008 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Small pin hole in O/S/F outer CV boot

Fail 12 Jul 2018 56,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted has flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,375 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged Both front and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 54,375 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged Both front and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,224 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,696 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,844 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre showing unusual wear along inner edge of tread

Fail 17 Jul 2013 28,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside rear tyre showing unusual wear along inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,876 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 ZNG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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