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AK09 BJO

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,798 mi
Last recorded126,798 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 BJO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 126,798 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on tread edges n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 126,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on tread edges n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 119,352 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 119,352 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 113,486 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail in tyre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,613 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust

Front Inner Front tyres are wearing low on there inner tread areas

Pass 27 Oct 2021 98,420 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 98,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low this is a visual check only

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,561 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,083 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads appear to wearing low

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,580 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads are wearing low this is a visual check only

Fail 24 Oct 2018 72,580 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads are wearing low this is a visual check only

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,451 miles

advise only. front and rear pads 60-70% worn

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,755 miles

front n/s and o/s lower suspension arms rear most bushes are showing some wear and deterioration.

o/s/f tyre worn down to 2.5mm

rear tyres are showing some deterioration on there outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,088 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 30,490 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,113 miles

No emmission printout as exhaust gasses too clean to measure

Fail 1 Mar 2012 19,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

No emmission printout as exhaust gasses too clean to measure

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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AK09 BJO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK09 BJO, 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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AK09 BJO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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