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AJ09 RKZ

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,073 mi
Last recorded124,073 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 124,073 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 124,046 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower engine cover fitted.

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 123,189 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 123,188 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,395 miles

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

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres slightly wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2019 114,393 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres slightly wearing unevenly on inner edge

engine coolant low

Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,457 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Topped up engine oil

Fail 19 Feb 2018 102,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Topped up engine oil

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,777 miles

emissions too clean to register ?

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,799 miles

emmissions to clean to register

Fail 19 Feb 2014 49,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

emmissions to clean to register

Pass 28 Feb 2013 33,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,979 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 RKZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RKZ, 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 RKZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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