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AJ59 XCV

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,150 mi
Last recorded138,150 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 138,150 miles

aftermarket suspension fitted to vehicle

both side repeators damaged

both trailing arm bushes becoming unbonded

nearside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

oversized tyres fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2019 138,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

oversized tyres fitted to vehicle

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

aftermarket suspension fitted to vehicle

both side repeators damaged

both trailing arm bushes becoming unbonded

nearside front wishbone back bush becoming unbonded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 129,003 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 128,991 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 113,176 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 113,176 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,726 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 98,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,186 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 75,186 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,862 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,224 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,755 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 17,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 XCV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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