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A18 MJC

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,597 mi
Last recorded47,597 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MJC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 47,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 40,916 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 40,916 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Fronts 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 33,899 miles

tyres front edges worn

Fail 25 Oct 2023 33,899 miles

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

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

tyres front edges worn

Pass 2 Nov 2022 26,245 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 26,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 21,061 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 19,338 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2019 18,547 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 14,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 11,235 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 10,667 miles

hanging item removed from drivers view

Pass 3 Nov 2015 9,902 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 8,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 7,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 5,213 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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A18 MJC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 A18 MJC, 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 A18 MJC registered?

A18 MJC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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