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AJ59 OUG

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,690 mi
Last recorded134,690 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 OUG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 134,690 miles

Offside Front head light bulb flickering

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 134,688 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front head light bulb flickering

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 127,629 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 121,995 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 121,993 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 116,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

stone chip within zonen b

Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,011 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 103,846 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears a little miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,257 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,221 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 75,289 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 75,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,928 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes both slightly deteriorated.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 54,321 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,321 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 48,673 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,673 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,973 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside

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 OUG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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