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AJ59 ULF

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,848 mi
Last recorded103,848 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 ULF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 103,848 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 103,847 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 99,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.78mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 94,030 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,615 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 87,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,605 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 87,605 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,596 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,280 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,959 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 72,959 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 62,005 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Nov 2017 62,005 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,655 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 38,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 132,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,098 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 ULF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ULF, 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 ULF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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