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AJ09 FSS

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,680 mi
Last recorded135,680 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FSS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 135,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm to 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

front cross member excessively corroded but is none structural

Fail 3 Feb 2020 135,680 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated and delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm to 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

front cross member excessively corroded but is none structural

Fail 8 Nov 2019 135,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,798 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,136 miles

o/s rear tyre heavily cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2018 124,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s rear tyre heavily cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,891 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 111,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

opacimeter undetected peak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,069 miles

off side rear indicator bulb slightly white

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,817 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,513 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 FSS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ09 FSS, 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 FSS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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