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AK09 SPZ

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,002 mi
Last recorded116,002 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,002 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,472 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 109,464 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2021 109,461 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,790 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 108,790 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 101,496 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 101,496 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 95,794 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,506 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2017 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,874 miles

engine cover fitted

item removed from driver view

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,310 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 13 Apr 2015 63,310 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,960 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,891 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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AK09 SPZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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