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AG59 SBO

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,569 mi
Last recorded112,569 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG59 SBO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 112,569 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 112,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 107,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Dipped beam. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 103,035 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,402 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 91,167 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 90,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 90,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 88,979 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,229 miles

Chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2018 79,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-tray fitted obscuring some under side components.

Windscreen has damage on the offside but not obscuring the drivers view

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,204 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 55,038 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 55,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH rear tyres perished and are worn/out of shape on the inside edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,729 miles

BOTH rear tyres slightly out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,489 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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AG59 SBO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AG59 SBO, 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 AG59 SBO registered?

AG59 SBO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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