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AK09 VFB

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,497 mi
Last recorded163,497 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 VFB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 163,497 miles

cv boots deteriated

exhaust middle section corroded

front bumper damaged

front grill cracked

minor black smoke ..only just met commissions requirements

minor oil leek

Fail 27 Aug 2019 163,497 miles

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

cv boots deteriated

exhaust middle section corroded

front bumper damaged

front grill cracked

minor black smoke ..only just met commissions requirements

minor oil leek

Fail 31 May 2019 161,394 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2018 150,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 137,017 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 109,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,468 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,758 miles

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

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 VFB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFB, 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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What year was AK09 VFB registered?

AK09 VFB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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