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VO09 XHG

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,087 mi
Last recorded211,087 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 XHG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 211,087 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes/suspension/steering/brakes corroded

Rear Brake disc`s, bad condition. All brake need inspection/ rear`s replacing (corrosion)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread/0 edge`s , All (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 211,087 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing Damaged bumper (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front and rear subframes/suspension/steering/brakes corroded

Rear Brake disc`s, bad condition. All brake need inspection/ rear`s replacing (corrosion)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1/2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread/0 edge`s , All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 211,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 199,503 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield adrift.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 199,158 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield adrift.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 186,889 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides very slight. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 186,889 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides very slight. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very slight. ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 174,707 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 173,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall has a very large bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 167,590 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension arm bush starting to perish

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 6 Apr 2020 167,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension arm bush starting to perish

Offside Front driveshaft support bearing rough when rotated

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 2 Apr 2019 153,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting defective. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Outer shell of centre box separating.

Pass 19 Mar 2018 137,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 120,168 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded and loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing inner edge badly (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 103,226 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear inner edge worn

Rear Exhaust Box Outer skin Corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,511 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 91,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,989 miles

O/S/REAR TYRE ABNORMAL TYRE WEAR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,501 miles

o/s & n/side front tyres inner edges worn

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 XHG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XHG, 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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VO09 XHG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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