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AO59 CYU

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,279 mi
Last recorded128,279 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 CYU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 128,279 miles

Offside Front head light dull pattern from lens being cloudy

Fail 25 Sep 2025 128,279 miles

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

Offside Front head light dull pattern from lens being cloudy

Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,328 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 115,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,685 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 102,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 90,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,246 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 78,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516v goodyears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 68,914 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 58,479 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 39,971 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,508 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres deteriorated/cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2014 19,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front and nearside rear tyres deteriorated/cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,249 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,696 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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AO59 CYU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO59 CYU, 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 AO59 CYU registered?

AO59 CYU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 October 2009.

Is AO59 CYU safe to buy?

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