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AK09 GXU

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,471 mi
Last recorded50,471 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 GXU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 44,886 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Feb 2014 36,259 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 29,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,016 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 25,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 GXU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXU, 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 AK09 GXU registered?

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

Is AK09 GXU safe to buy?

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