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SW09 LGU

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,026 mi
Last recorded55,026 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 LGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 55,026 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 55,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 47,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD WORN CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,458 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,256 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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SW09 LGU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SW09 LGU, 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 SW09 LGU registered?

SW09 LGU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is SW09 LGU safe to buy?

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