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AF09 NJU

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,463 mi
Last recorded130,463 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NJU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 130,463 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,373 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 130,364 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 127,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 122,379 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 122,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPACE SAVER FITTED (5.2.3 (b))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 114,258 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 114,258 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,439 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 104,439 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,162 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,960 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 63,960 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,881 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 21,932 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,932 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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AF09 NJU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF09 NJU, 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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AF09 NJU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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