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AJ59 UAW

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,174 mi
Last recorded139,174 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 UAW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 139,174 miles

Exhaust system damaged and heavily corroded in places

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 139,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust system damaged and heavily corroded in places

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 136,238 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and centre section damaged

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 136,236 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and centre section damaged

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,536 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 133,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 121,075 miles

2 x rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside side repeater lens broken

Fail 30 Apr 2018 120,882 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

2 x rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside side repeater lens broken

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

underbody shield fitted to vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2016 99,448 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and lipped badly (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn and heat marked (3.5.1i)

underbody shield fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,467 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 95,467 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,548 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,133 miles

front o/s tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,958 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 UAW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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