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AO59 NXW

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,516 mi
Last recorded159,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NXW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 159,516 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 159,516 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 141,183 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 141,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 121,852 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 120,663 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,450 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 118,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 118,402 miles

Nearside fuse box under dash hung down

Fail 10 May 2021 118,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated very noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside fuse box under dash hung down

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2019 95,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,310 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,380 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,823 miles

Back box double skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 52,718 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 44,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,270 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,673 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 30,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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AO59 NXW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

AO59 NXW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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