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AJ59 ZHB

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,438 mi
Last recorded84,438 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 ZHB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,438 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 84,428 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,687 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 80,673 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 75,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 71,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 68,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 67,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,595 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,091 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,881 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 32,882 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,484 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 ZHB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

AJ59 ZHB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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