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T999 APA

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,030 mi
Last recorded33,030 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT999 APA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 33,030 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 33,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 31,550 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 29,598 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 28,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 27,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 24,875 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 22,790 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 22,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,389 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 19,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 17,985 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 17,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 16,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 14,465 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 12,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 9,423 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 9,423 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 May 2012 7,568 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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T999 APA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T999 APA, 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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T999 APA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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