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AJ09 YLL

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,155 mi
Last recorded136,155 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 YLL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 136,155 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface rust (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 135,168 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,609 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 130,603 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 125,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,153 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 99,764 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2017 99,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 82,008 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Two suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded two suspension springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 66,188 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 56,091 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 45,490 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,210 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 YLL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YLL, 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 YLL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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