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VK09 UTU

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,459 mi
Last recorded101,459 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,901 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 92,880 miles

Emissions not tested fuel level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,767 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 70,767 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,537 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 36,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 22,577 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 UTU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

VK09 UTU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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