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AJ59 FPA

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,589 mi
Last recorded69,589 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 FPA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 64,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 59,269 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 56,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,278 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 52,277 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,469 miles

Rear Tyres inner treads stepped

Fail 27 May 2021 45,397 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Additve casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyres inner treads stepped

Pass 5 Jun 2020 39,693 miles

Nearside Front tyre has surface cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,319 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,258 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 27,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,784 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 15,628 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 FPA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AJ59 FPA, 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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What year was AJ59 FPA registered?

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

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