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AK59 MFJ

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 MFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 85,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 81,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 77,858 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 77,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 75,033 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 75,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 72,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 70,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin next service (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 70,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin next service (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 68,844 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 68,844 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,513 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 48,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,272 miles

minor splits appearing on inner/outer side walls of both front tyres

Pass 5 May 2015 25,755 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,140 miles

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

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

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 MFJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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