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VN09 KNB

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,273 mi
Last recorded98,273 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 KNB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 98,273 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just passed test (5.2.3 (e))

damp mark on fuel pipe

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 91,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 91,137 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,855 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,832 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,654 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,293 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,218 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slightly cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,685 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front poor (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2017 42,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,531 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 13,183 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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VN09 KNB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KNB, 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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VN09 KNB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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