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SY09 UCA

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 UCA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,307 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached drop link loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,653 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 88,653 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,659 miles

Nearside Rear showing a brake bind

slight windscreen damage

Fail 22 Oct 2018 87,657 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear showing a brake bind

slight windscreen damage

Pass 11 Oct 2017 86,494 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside and outside

slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2017 86,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside and outside

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside

both rear coil springs showing corrosion

slight wind screen damage

Fail 3 Oct 2016 85,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inside

both rear coil springs showing corrosion

rear brake discs are in poor condition

slight wind screen damage

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,026 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 52,715 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion @ exhaust hangers.

Fail 1 May 2013 52,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion @ exhaust hangers.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,300 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 42,300 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UCA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SY09 UCA, 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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SY09 UCA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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