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2009 Volvo C30 1.6L Diesel · GK09 ABF

GK09 ABF

2009 Volvo C30 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 153,255 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2026.

Make & Model
VOLVO C30
Year / Origin
2009 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 01 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
153,255 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 01 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Volvo C30 presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available data. The most recent test on 17 April 2025 at 153,255 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This clean bill of health follows a pattern of passing without advisories, suggesting the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard that meets minimum legal requirements. The mileage is typical for a 17 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,015 miles per year. The record shows a consistent usage pattern, with 9,305 miles added between February 2023 and May 2024, and a further 8,280 miles accumulated by April 2025. There are no erratic jumps or long periods of inactivity that would suggest neglect or hidden deterioration. The MOT history is unusually sparse regarding specific failure data. While the vehicle failed its tests on 1 April 2025 and 30 April 2024, the records list no specific defects for these failures. This lack of detail makes it impossible to determine if the car suffered from recurring mechanical issues or simple consumable wear. The absence of any recorded advisories over the last three years is positive, but it may also indicate a tester who was less thorough. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on common age-related weaknesses for this model. Given the 153,255 mile odometer reading, check the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and engine mounts for perishing. Inspect the underbody and sills for corrosion, as the MOT record provides no data on structural integrity. Verify the brake disc thickness and check for binding calipers, as these components often wear out around this mileage regardless of a clean test sheet.
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GK09 ABF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
  • 153,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

GK09 ABF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volvo C30 (GK09 ABF) between February 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

GK09 ABF Mileage History

  1. 06/02/2023133,950 mi
  2. 30/04/2024144,899 mi+10,949 mi
  3. 02/05/2024144,975 mi+76 mi
  4. 01/04/2025153,228 mi+8,253 mi
  5. 17/04/2025153,255 mi+27 mi

Average of roughly 8,803 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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