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AK09 MVM

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,074 mi
Last recorded170,074 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 MVM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 170,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 164,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 160,901 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 160,888 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 154,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 153,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper headlight modified module insecure

Offside Front Upper headlight modified module insecure

Offside Rear wrong colour

Pass 22 Jan 2022 150,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 140,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 127,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,223 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2018 104,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,763 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,116 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,628 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,787 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 28,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2013 28,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 17,928 miles

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

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 MVM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK09 MVM, 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 MVM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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