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AJ59 UCV

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,075 mi
Last recorded155,075 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 UCV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 155,075 miles

Exhaust Touching Rear Subframe

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 30 Jan 2026 154,621 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 145,082 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 145,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 142,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 135,413 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 135,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 127,872 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))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2018 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged very slight bulge to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer skin coming away and hanging down but silencer secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 62,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,942 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,109 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 14,183 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 UCV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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