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AD59 HWJ

2009 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,120 mi
Last recorded113,120 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 HWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 113,120 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 113,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 92,977 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,252 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also close to limit on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away

Fail 16 Dec 2020 84,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump can NOT be heard (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also close to limit on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,935 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x on the rear tail pipe/silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 79,864 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 x on the rear tail pipe/silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,499 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 72,499 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))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,355 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,236 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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AD59 HWJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD59 HWJ, 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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AD59 HWJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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