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AJ59 CJZ

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,339 mi
Last recorded140,339 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 140,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 140,339 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 124,764 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 124,748 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,609 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 119,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,074 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 104,198 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,882 miles

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear

Pass 25 Sep 2018 89,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,410 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 82,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,229 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 73,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55-16 91v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear has slight uneven tread wear

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,800 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre high/low inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,727 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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AJ59 CJZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ59 CJZ, 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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AJ59 CJZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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