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AK59 LXY

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

225,602 mi
Last recorded225,602 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LXY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 225,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 224,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 222,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 216,824 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 195,088 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 179,388 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 160,504 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm,rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 142,950 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a slightly distorted inner bead rim.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,186 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 123,186 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% imbalance on rear brakes. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,874 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 106,796 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,659 miles

BOTH rear tyres have excessive wear to inside edges

BOTH rear tyres slighty cracked/perished in between tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread remaining

Pass 27 Aug 2013 64,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,316 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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AK59 LXY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LXY, 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 LXY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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