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VO09 UFX

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,062 mi
Last recorded152,062 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 UFX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 152,062 miles

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

rear boot dampers weak

Fail 13 Jan 2026 152,062 miles

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

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

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

rear boot dampers weak

Pass 24 Sep 2024 139,361 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 139,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 130,483 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 130,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 120,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,545 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 109,545 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 99,895 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,272 miles

Offside Front Daylight running light not working.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,480 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,734 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2015 67,770 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 55,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,404 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,869 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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VO09 UFX 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 73.7%.

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 VO09 UFX, 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 VO09 UFX registered?

VO09 UFX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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