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AJ59 UBS

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,571 mi
Last recorded122,571 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 UBS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 122,571 miles

engine cover

Pass 26 Sep 2024 119,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear suspension is badly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,921 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 109,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,236 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 100,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre side wall worn

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre side wall worn

Fail 15 Sep 2020 100,592 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s wishbone bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s pin corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front level sensor damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 96,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,208 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,802 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,757 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,324 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 52,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,099 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 31,354 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 UBS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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