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AJ09 KTN

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,570 mi
Last recorded65,570 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 KTN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 65,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 62,477 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 56,159 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,595 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear on front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 52,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced reduced light on dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed very large cut/split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep crack in tread, to cords on middle inner band,sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear on front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,858 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 50,858 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 49,725 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 49,725 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,338 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,984 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 29,759 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,758 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 22,758 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,972 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 15,106 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 15,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 13,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 11,364 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 KTN is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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