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AK09 WDG

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 WDG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 83,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 81,689 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorated

hand brake travel

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,398 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2023 79,398 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

handbrake travel

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,764 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 76,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 74,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,665 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,189 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 69,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,562 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,503 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 58,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,699 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 52,699 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 47,879 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,264 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 30,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WDG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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