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AJ09 YJS

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,939 mi
Last recorded128,939 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YJS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 128,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing abnormally on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 120,230 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 120,230 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 111,230 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 103,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,324 miles

battery cover fitted

both front wishbones - slight play and deterioration in both rear bushes

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing outer edges

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,508 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Fail 30 Nov 2015 71,508 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Fail 5 Jan 2015 67,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,646 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,152 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 35,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2012 35,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 YJS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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