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AU59 RZO

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,476 mi
Last recorded148,476 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 RZO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 148,476 miles

Coolant trace on bottom corner of timing cover early sign of water pump failure advise further investigation

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 148,476 miles

Coolant trace on bottom corner of timing cover early sign of water pump failure advise further investigation

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 141,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 134,398 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 134,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 127,568 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 127,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 120,398 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 120,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 114,329 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 106,536 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 106,469 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,517 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 87,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 87,347 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,524 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,524 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 51,213 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2014 51,213 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,149 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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AU59 RZO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU59 RZO, 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 AU59 RZO registered?

AU59 RZO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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