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AF09 NKH

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,900 mi
Last recorded114,900 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NKH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 114,900 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 114,665 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 114,660 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 113,013 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 113,013 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 112,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,819 miles

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

Rear exhaust box flaky,not leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2021 110,756 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 109,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 109,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Also splitting inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,418 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Gaiter has slight leakage of grease

Pass 10 Feb 2018 102,951 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 102,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 101,967 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 101,967 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 94,361 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 94,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 2 Mar 2015 86,714 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,406 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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AF09 NKH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF09 NKH, 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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AF09 NKH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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