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AK09 YXA

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,253 mi
Last recorded119,253 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YXA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 119,253 miles

Front Lower radiator mounting heavily corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 111,555 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2024 111,555 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,442 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 107,442 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 104,665 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2022 104,642 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside number plate lamp dim

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres are nearly down to cords on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 94,672 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,203 miles

front discs and pads lipped and worn

n/s rear wheel rim buckled

Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,183 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,017 miles

front and rear brake discs heavily worn

nearside rear wheel buckled

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,821 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

N/S FRONT WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION

N/S REAR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

O/S FRONT TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

O/S FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON THE INNER AND THE OUTER EDGES

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,834 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,042 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,205 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front brake discs are lipped

slight smear on screen front wipers

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2013 44,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sat nav blocks veiw in zone b but is manufactor fitted!!!

Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in n/s/ f tyre

sat nav blocks veiw in zone b but is manufactor fitted!!!

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 YXA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YXA, 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 YXA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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