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AY05 LEX

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,489 mi
Last recorded53,489 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LEX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 53,489 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 52,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,188 miles

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

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

Pas rack damp

Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,731 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 48,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 47,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,027 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output light very dim but beam pattern correct (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,735 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 39,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle under covers and outer body sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2017 36,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly misshape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle under covers and outer body sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,536 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low

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

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting visibility

Vehicle under covers fitted restricting visibility

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,217 miles

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

Outer body sill covers fitted including undertrays.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,302 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated.

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

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

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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AY05 LEX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AY05 LEX, 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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What year was AY05 LEX registered?

AY05 LEX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AY05 LEX safe to buy?

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