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AV59 LVJ

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,853 mi
Last recorded158,853 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 LVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 158,853 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 158,853 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 151,629 miles

offside front outer cv gaiter damaged and leaking slightly

offside front upper intercooler pipe split

Fail 29 Nov 2024 151,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

offside front outer cv gaiter damaged and leaking slightly

offside front upper intercooler pipe split

Pass 29 Nov 2023 145,244 miles

front wish bone bushes slightly worn

injector chuffing

nearside front tyre worn uneven

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightkly

Fail 29 Nov 2023 145,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb fitted wrong (4.1.4 (b))

front wish bone bushes slightly worn

injector chuffing

nearside front tyre worn uneven

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightkly

Pass 29 Nov 2022 136,684 miles

injector leaking

offside front outer cv gaiter split

Pass 3 Nov 2021 127,109 miles

front tyres close to limit and worn uneven

injector leaking slightly

rear no plate loose and insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2021 127,109 miles

front tyres close to limit and worn uneven

injector leaking slightly

rear no plate loose and insecure

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 118,846 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 109,462 miles

front inner pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 7 Nov 2019 109,462 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

front inner pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,191 miles

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,191 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,655 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,283 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,283 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

diesel additive tank damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2015 53,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

diesel additive tank damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,240 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 29,938 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,567 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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AV59 LVJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 AV59 LVJ, 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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AV59 LVJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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