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VK09 FBO

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,755 mi
Last recorded145,755 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 FBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 145,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 137,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 129,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 120,916 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 120,884 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 112,400 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 103,776 miles

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))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 103,743 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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 7 Aug 2020 95,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread and worn slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread and worn slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,203 miles

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 Worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2019 87,157 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 Worn close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2018 78,503 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,737 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,005 miles

Nearside Rear child seat secured not allowing full inspection of adult belt,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 64,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat secured not allowing full inspection of adult belt,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,047 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 FBO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 VK09 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

VK09 FBO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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