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AJ59 XMA

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,574 mi
Last recorded135,574 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XMA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 135,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 132,968 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 131,226 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 131,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,144 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 127,089 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,972 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 120,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 118,511 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 109,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 109,050 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front fresh kerb damage

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

engine cover

under trays

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 61,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,293 miles

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

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

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

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 XMA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 XMA, 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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What year was AJ59 XMA registered?

AJ59 XMA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 November 2009.

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