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VK09 JGU

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 JGU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 102,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 102,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 90,515 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 82,305 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 77,898 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 77,898 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,508 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 72,508 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,468 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 68,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,269 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 46,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,579 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,232 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/rear tyre has a step on inner tread.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,402 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 12,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JGU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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