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AF09 YKY

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,221 mi
Last recorded37,221 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YKY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 37,221 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 37,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 31,732 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 30,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 28,529 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 26,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 24,453 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 22,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 21,386 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 19,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 18,026 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 18,026 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,541 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 11 Mar 2015 13,827 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,643 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 8,982 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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AF09 YKY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF09 YKY, 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 AF09 YKY registered?

AF09 YKY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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