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VN09 XHB

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

240,070 mi
Last recorded240,070 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 XHB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 240,070 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 240,070 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 230,250 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 217,078 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 198,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 177,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 148,585 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 148,585 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,819 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 94,040 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 94,035 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and orange side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 78,585 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 78,585 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 60,450 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,450 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,813 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 39,606 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 XHB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN09 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

VN09 XHB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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