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AK09 VEA

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,481 mi
Last recorded170,481 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VEA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 170,481 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S/R tyre worn unevenly inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 170,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

O/S/R tyre worn unevenly inner edge

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 158,372 miles

Exhaust mounting defective And rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 145,734 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jul 2022 136,247 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,741 miles

O/S/R tyre poor wear inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2021 118,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R tyre poor wear inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2020 114,497 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 114,497 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 108,586 miles

centre exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

excess travel in park brake lever

Fail 11 Feb 2019 108,473 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (adjusters inoperative) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

excess travel in park brake lever

Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust section corroded and damaged but not leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2018 102,336 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rears lost colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inoperative (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust section corroded and damaged but not leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres nearing limit and uneven wear

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,096 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel nearing limit

uneven wear rear tyres

wear inner face of front discs

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,936 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

travel on hand brake

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,635 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 VEA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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