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AO59 VSJ

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,640 mi
Last recorded133,640 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 133,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 130,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 127,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 5 Jul 2023 121,708 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,536 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 112,536 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,579 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,875 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2020 105,875 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pressure pipe broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front n/s bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 May 2019 94,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 86,608 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 11 May 2017 74,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

covers over testable items

Pass 18 May 2016 60,699 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,804 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,612 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,845 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

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 VSJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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