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X70 BOW

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,173 mi
Last recorded113,173 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 BOW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 113,173 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

n/s/f repeater lamp lens damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2025 113,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

n/s/f repeater lamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake judder on limit - recommend replace (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light recommend replace (4.4.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre on 2.5 mm + worn inner edge

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2024 104,985 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake judder on limit - recommend replace (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f tyre on 2.5 mm + worn inner edge

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,266 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre some wear inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2023 96,265 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre some wear inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2022 91,276 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded - some front brake imbalance + slight o/s/f judder - recommend replace

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Fail 29 Sep 2022 91,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded - some front brake imbalance + slight o/s/f judder - recommend replace

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,062 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes separating/weak - recommend replace

rear lower control arm bushes perished/worn

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,905 miles

additive tank weaping fluid

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating/weakening

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

crack to offside rear reflector

nearside front tyre worn uneven/bold inner edge

nearside rear main arm outer bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Sep 2020 81,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

additive tank weaping fluid

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating/weakening

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

crack to offside rear reflector

nearside front tyre worn uneven/bold inner edge

nearside rear main arm outer bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2019 76,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre bold inner edge

some damage to engine under tray

Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,473 miles

both front tyres bold inner edges - recommend replace

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread

possible slight play in n/s/f ball joint

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,876 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to separate

nearside front tyre3mm tread+ worn inner edge-monitor

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to separate

very slight play in nearside front balljoint

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,178 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to separate

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge + nail in tyre

nearside front wishbone rear bush seperating

nearside rear lower main suspension arm outer bush starting to seperate

offside rear reflector damaged

slight play in nearside front balljoint

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,806 miles

Both rear lower control arms outer bushes starting to seperate

Offside front tyre wearing on very inner edge

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

nearside rear lower main suspension arm outer bush starting to seperate

possible very slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,933 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 40,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,942 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,949 miles

n/s/f tyre = 1.6 - 2mm tread + wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre = 2mm tread + bold inner edge

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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X70 BOW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc 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 X70 BOW, 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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X70 BOW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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