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VK59 AEM

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,074 mi
Last recorded61,074 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 AEM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 61,074 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2025 58,086 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear on tread.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 56,081 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,293 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 51,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,836 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 45,173 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 40,607 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2018 40,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,718 miles

all four tyres has cracks in them.

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,733 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,580 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,028 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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VK59 AEM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VK59 AEM, 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 VK59 AEM registered?

VK59 AEM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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