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AK59 MBO

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,184 mi
Last recorded125,184 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 125,184 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,968 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2023 122,508 miles

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

full under body wax oiled

sub frame covered in wax oiled

Pass 1 Jul 2022 119,680 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 116,105 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 112,425 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,976 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,755 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 78,188 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

nearside front tyre damage on side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2015 78,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

nearside front tyre damage on side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,811 miles

nearside and offside front and nearside rear wheel rims slight distortion

nearside and offside front tyrewalls cut

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,344 miles

nearside front inner wheel rim damage - STRONG ADVICE

offside front and offside rear inner wheel rims slight damage

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,292 miles

nearside front and offside rear inner wheel rims slight damage

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 MBO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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