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T23 ELV

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,039 mi
Last recorded103,039 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 ELV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 103,039 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,388 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 85,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 81,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 81,978 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 75,392 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 73,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 70,694 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 70,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2017 65,183 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2016 55,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,355 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)

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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T23 ELV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T23 ELV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T23 ELV registered?

T23 ELV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is T23 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T23 ELV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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