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AK09 VEP

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,008 mi
Last recorded148,008 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 148,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 138,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake dust cover corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 138,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi come apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake dust cover corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 120,897 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,092 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 97,417 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 97,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,208 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 77,760 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 77,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,899 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 38,305 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 VEP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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