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VK09 FBG

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,746 mi
Last recorded114,746 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FBG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,746 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 114,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 22 Sep 2020 103,307 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,672 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,620 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 56,763 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,469 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 52,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,964 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,683 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,744 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,468 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 20,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FBG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VK09 FBG, 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 FBG registered?

VK09 FBG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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