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VK09 FBF

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,909 mi
Last recorded139,909 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 139,909 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 132,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 126,556 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 126,556 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 116,200 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 116,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 106,424 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,018 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,468 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 FBF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBF, 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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What year was VK09 FBF registered?

VK09 FBF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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