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AK09 MWA

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,792 mi
Last recorded179,792 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 179,792 miles

All four brake back plates corroed or missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 179,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All four brake back plates corroed or missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 174,556 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 170,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 150,815 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired outer spring clip broken (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively recommend renewal (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 150,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired outer spring clip broken (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively recommend renewal (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 130,698 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 130,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear heat shield is deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2020 124,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 100,838 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,463 miles

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 10 Feb 2016 78,176 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 55,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,388 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

slight cut in n/s front tyre outer side wall

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 MWA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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