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X99 GRD

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,049 mi
Last recorded116,049 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX99 GRD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 116,049 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 104,885 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,196 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,914 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,703 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 45,700 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,889 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre cut in thread but cannot see any tyre structure

Fail 16 Jun 2016 34,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted

front pads low

n/s/r tyre cut in thread but cannot see any tyre structure

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,809 miles

engine service light on

Pass 11 Jul 2014 8,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 7,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,234 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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X99 GRD is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X99 GRD, 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 X99 GRD registered?

X99 GRD is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is X99 GRD safe to buy?

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