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AO59 VJM

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,331 mi
Last recorded96,331 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VJM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 96,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 96,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 91,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 86,187 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 81,441 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,394 miles

All round exhaust bracket rusty

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front & Rear number plate (Rise(letters & numbers))

Parking brake lever has travel

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 205.50.R 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 81,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All round exhaust bracket rusty

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front & Rear number plate (Rise(letters & numbers))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever has travel

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 205.50.R 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 76,998 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,906 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,905 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,494 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 63,493 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,818 miles

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

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

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

both bottom arm rear bushes slight play

under trays ftd

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,378 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 39,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,399 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 VJM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

AO59 VJM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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