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AV59 LKA

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,717 mi
Last recorded67,717 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 LKA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 67,717 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 63,767 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 60,230 miles

Front Exhaust flexi breaking up.

Pass 5 May 2022 56,899 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 54,496 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 54,158 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 51,060 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 51,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut to cords.215/45/r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 44,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,375 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 41,375 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,860 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,882 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 18,880 miles

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

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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AV59 LKA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV59 LKA, 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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AV59 LKA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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