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AO59 NXR

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,425 mi
Last recorded112,425 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NXR
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 112,425 miles

Engine and/or gearbox noisy

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 109,235 miles

Front radiator support damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 109,235 miles

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

Front radiator support damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,221 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 107,221 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 106,024 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,188 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 103,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 98,363 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 92,110 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 May 2020 92,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,839 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 76,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 76,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 67,129 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Oct 2016 67,129 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2015 60,522 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,923 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,716 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,071 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 NXR is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO59 NXR, 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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AO59 NXR is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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