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VN09 ETE

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,716 mi
Last recorded74,716 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 ETE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,783 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 57,194 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 53,446 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,969 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam power cable hanging down in driver,s view + air freshner on mirror ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 45,453 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose above rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Going into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,199 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 41,199 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers smearing badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,515 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 30,468 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm outer bush, both sides. (2.4.F.3)

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge of tread,keep a check.

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm rear bush, both sides. (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,936 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,293 miles

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

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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VN09 ETE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 VN09 ETE, 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 VN09 ETE registered?

VN09 ETE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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