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AF59 OPH

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 OPH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 98,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 94,686 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 94,686 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 89,567 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2024 88,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,724 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,007 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 29 Jan 2020 77,832 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,556 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 75,552 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,694 miles

mirror hanger + sat nav holder more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

rear indicators + o/s/f indicator bulbs fadecd

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,113 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 26,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read

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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AF59 OPH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF59 OPH, 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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AF59 OPH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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