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VK09 BYT

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,854 mi
Last recorded66,854 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 BYT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 66,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 59,756 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 59,170 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALMOST WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 54,463 miles

Advise Cracking to both rear tyres

Rear Advise brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,241 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 45,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,063 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,999 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 41,646 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 39,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 36,514 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 36,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 33,860 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 30,958 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,135 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 25,201 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 22,007 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 19,414 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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VK09 BYT is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VK09 BYT, 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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VK09 BYT is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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