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VK09 NKL

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,155 mi
Last recorded97,155 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 NKL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,155 miles

Radiator support corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 93,821 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc has surface rust (1.2.1 (e))

Radiator support corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both - discs have surface rust (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 93,821 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 215/45/18'' (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 215/45/18'' (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/18'' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc has surface rust (1.2.1 (e))

Radiator support corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both - discs have surface rust (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,119 miles

Front radiator support corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/18'' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/18'' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18'' (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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/18'' (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 86,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Radiator support corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 86,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Radiator support corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,817 miles

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

Front tyres cracking

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))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 79,404 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,000 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 75,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT A FUSE (3.5 (a))

Hand brake has long travel

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,874 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,121 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 62,121 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,407 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,859 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,913 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 31,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,617 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and worn on edges.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 25,617 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and worn on edges.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,608 miles

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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VK09 NKL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VK09 NKL, 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 VK09 NKL registered?

VK09 NKL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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