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AJ59 OWA

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,364 mi
Last recorded127,364 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 127,364 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 125,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 120,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 120,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 103,089 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 103,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 86,920 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,033 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,219 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 84,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,666 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,902 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,849 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,417 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,131 miles

Nearside Front daytime light not working

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,131 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front daytime light not working

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bush small cracks (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,258 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,779 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 OWA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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