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AJ09 BKD

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,896 mi
Last recorded155,896 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 BKD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 155,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 153,733 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 153,733 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 151,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 148,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 146,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 132,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,282 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear bump stops deteriorated

oil leak to front of engine - further investigation required

slight lip to front brake discs - pads ok, 4-5mm approx.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 116,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

Offside Front tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth/almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

auxiliary drive belt slightly stress cracked

minor damage to inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre

slight engine oil leak to rear of engine

slight lip to front brake discs - pads good, 5-6mm approx.

Fail 20 Apr 2018 116,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth/almost smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

auxiliary drive belt slightly stress cracked

minor damage to inner sidewall of n/s/f tyre

slight engine oil leak to rear of engine

slight lip to front brake discs - pads good, 5-6mm approx.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,273 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 108,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 98,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,236 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,922 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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AJ09 BKD is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ09 BKD, 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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AJ09 BKD is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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