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AJ59 UWK

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,341 mi
Last recorded155,341 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 UWK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 155,341 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 146,300 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 125,216 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 116,859 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 106,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower radiator mount excessively corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 96,147 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2019 96,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,390 miles

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

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

Offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,745 miles

Front flexi pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,634 miles

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

NSF tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,914 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,698 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 34,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UWK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UWK, 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 UWK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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