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AJ09 VSM

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,239 mi
Last recorded103,239 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 103,239 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 103,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 91,343 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 87,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 80,882 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 80,779 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 75,765 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 71,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 67,911 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,888 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,041 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 53,340 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 18 May 2015 49,838 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 44,442 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 44,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 39,582 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 39,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 34,790 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 VSM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

AJ09 VSM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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