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AJ09 TNL

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,780 mi
Last recorded120,780 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 TNL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 120,780 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 117,348 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 112,161 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 111,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 106,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,888 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,171 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,194 miles

engine warning light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 89,194 miles

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

engine warning light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,948 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,226 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,613 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,388 miles

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

slight excess free play on handbrake

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,388 miles

slight excess free play on handbrake

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 TNL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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