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AJ59 CTF

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,272 mi
Last recorded160,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CTF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 160,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2025 152,610 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 152,596 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 147,938 miles

Offside Rear parking brake very low performance

Fail 20 Sep 2023 147,938 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake very low performance

Pass 22 Sep 2022 135,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 135,024 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,970 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 112,091 miles

Both rear tyre treads badly worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2020 112,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre treads badly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2019 98,763 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seatbelts unchecked due to load

Fail 19 Sep 2019 98,763 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seatbelts unchecked due to load

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,848 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 60,309 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,190 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,841 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015
Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,452 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,692 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 CTF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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