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AJ59 OUA

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,711 mi
Last recorded129,711 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 OUA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 129,711 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 121,269 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 121,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 105,971 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 105,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn LINK ROD FRACTURED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 88,759 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 88,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,087 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 74,512 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,764 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 64,764 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,015 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,991 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,694 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 24,028 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 OUA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OUA, 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 OUA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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