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AK59 LZU

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,553 mi
Last recorded84,553 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LZU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,553 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 84,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 81,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 78,321 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 78,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,949 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 67,949 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Ns & Os tyres 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,505 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer wall

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Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,642 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres-sidewalls cracked/perished

osf tyre-inner sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,730 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 33,730 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,850 miles

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 LZU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK59 LZU, 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 LZU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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