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AK59 AOY

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,453 mi
Last recorded172,453 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 AOY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 172,453 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reflector cracked

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Peeling / Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2024 159,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,632 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2022 131,223 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

guards fitted to underside and outer sills

Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,989 miles

guards fitted to both outer sills

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,402 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 78,285 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre 80% worn

Fail 12 Dec 2018 78,285 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre 80% worn

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,967 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust silencer corrodded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,905 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Dec 2016 66,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,681 miles

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

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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AK59 AOY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK59 AOY, 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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AK59 AOY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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