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AJ59 FPE

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,380 mi
Last recorded93,380 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 93,380 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 93,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 91,990 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

offside & nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,936 miles

offside & nearside front worn inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2023 82,904 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

slight binding of nearside front & rear brake

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,892 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & neaarside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

uneven wear - rear tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,278 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 72,271 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective dpf pressure sensor pipe (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,745 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 65,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,903 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 54,865 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,296 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 50,296 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel tank leaking ADm tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,354 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 44,354 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,433 miles

Rear seats folded and covered.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,469 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,622 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 FPE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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