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SY09 SVJ

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,117 mi
Last recorded88,117 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 SVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder STRONG ADVISE 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 88,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder STRONG ADVISE 205.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 77,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,737 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 64,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 47,735 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 40,101 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 33,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,715 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)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 23,482 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 19,461 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,263 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 12,069 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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SY09 SVJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY09 SVJ, 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 SY09 SVJ registered?

SY09 SVJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is SY09 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 SVJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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