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AJ59 FNY

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,738 mi
Last recorded105,738 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FNY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 105,738 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexy damaged

near side front tyre side wall damaged

off side front track control bush wearing

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2025 97,776 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2024 88,514 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2024 88,514 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2023 78,002 miles

Nearside Rear park brake effort

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

park brake travel

Fail 5 Jan 2023 77,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear park brake effort

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

park brake travel

Pass 30 Dec 2021 63,171 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,884 miles

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

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 14 Dec 2019 50,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2019 50,118 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 42,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2018 42,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,777 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 28,600 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 21 Nov 2016 28,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn to limits on inner edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre getting low + slightly perished

Pass 13 Oct 2014 16,127 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 11,111 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 9,981 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 9,981 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both no'plate lamps covered in masking tape

offside front tyre has a cut in the side wall but no cords showing

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 FNY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc petrol 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 FNY, 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 FNY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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