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AJ59 UCO

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,925 mi
Last recorded145,925 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 145,925 miles

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

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

lower heat shield loose

Fail 14 Nov 2024 145,925 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

lower heat shield loose

Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,910 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 121,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 121,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,603 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 107,603 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 104,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2018 104,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,301 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 28 Nov 2016 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.32mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10mm - no tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 28 Nov 2016 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.32mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10mm - no tread inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,327 miles

nearside rear tyre out of balance causing flat spots

offside rear tyre out of balance causing flat spots

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,805 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 UCO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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