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AO09 JZK

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,042 mi
Last recorded157,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 JZK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 157,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3.2mm in primary grooves, Bud 205/50/17 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 4.1mm in primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 157,042 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 3.2mm in primary grooves, Bud 205/50/17 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 4.1mm in primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 151,556 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 151,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 143,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 133,633 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 133,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 127,234 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 127,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lost colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,212 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,485 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 119,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,912 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,514 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,823 miles

Centre Front chip in screen

Nearside Rear has cut in tread

Fail 1 Apr 2016 96,822 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release latch not locking (5.2.5a)

Centre Front chip in screen

Nearside Rear has cut in tread

Fail 26 Mar 2015 83,553 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges & devoid of tread

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,553 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges & devoid of tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 70,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,898 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,156 miles

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

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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AO09 JZK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AO09 JZK, 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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AO09 JZK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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