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AJ09 HTT

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,860 mi
Last recorded94,860 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 HTT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 94,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 4 Dec 2024 91,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 91,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 87,667 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 87,667 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,147 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 84,147 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,278 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2021 80,278 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,525 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 77,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,613 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 74,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,782 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 70,782 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides of vehicle wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2017 65,842 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,975 miles

both front tyres starting to crack on inner side walls

Fail 3 Dec 2016 58,960 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front tyres starting to crack on inner side walls

Pass 24 Nov 2015 51,895 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmsions ro clean to pick up

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,492 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 41,570 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,652 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 HTT is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HTT, 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 AJ09 HTT registered?

AJ09 HTT is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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