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AK59 YWL

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,265 mi
Last recorded114,265 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 114,265 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 21 Aug 2024 110,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view net over window (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view net over window (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fixings damaged and slightly loose

Fail 20 Aug 2024 110,067 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower 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 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fixings damaged and slightly loose

Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower 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 2.5MM and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 98,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 98,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working n/s/f side light not wasn't working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,937 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 89,498 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin, discs worn and lipped

Fail 17 Aug 2019 89,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake pads wearing thin, discs worn and lipped

Slight lips on rear discs, imbalance of 26% across rear axle

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,884 miles

LIGHT SCRATCHES TO THE WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 81,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

LIGHT SCRATCHES TO THE WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test traffic camera, (placed in centre consul) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

covers & trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 56,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

covers & trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,516 miles

covers & trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 40,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing heavily on inners

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 YWL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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