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T9 HPB

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,591 mi
Last recorded193,591 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 HPB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 193,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 193,589 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 181,328 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 167,570 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 149,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 135,499 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 109,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 108,250 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R tyre inner edge below legal limit (215/45r18)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R tyre inner edge below legal limit (215/45r18)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,605 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 91,605 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 83,508 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 83,508 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,332 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 73,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,696 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Jan 2014 56,349 miles

bothside front brake disc/s inner face worn deep should replace.

bothside front brake pad/s inner face worn close to legal limit- should replace.

bothside front lower arm rear bush -small amount of play.

bothside front tyre inner shoulder badly worn -should replace.

bothside rear tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

nearside rear brake pad/s worn very thin. should replace.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 47,202 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,859 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 39,859 miles

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

Nearside 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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T9 HPB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T9 HPB, 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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T9 HPB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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