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AO59 XAC

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,127 mi
Last recorded102,127 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XAC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 102,127 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 102,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 94,293 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 94,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aim to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 86,802 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 86,688 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 79,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge and low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 78,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge and low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,786 miles

o/s/f foglamp inoperative

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,910 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,682 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 46,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,667 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 41,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 35,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,910 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,040 miles

offside headlamp adjuster not working

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 XAC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 XAC, 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 XAC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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