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AV59 MHU

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,720 mi
Last recorded83,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 MHU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 83,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 68,958 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 56,851 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 56,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 55,327 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,586 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 53,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 52,118 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,882 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,533 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 47,533 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,224 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 43,099 miles

all four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,889 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside headlight output slightly reduced

Pass 24 Jun 2014 29,761 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,023 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,445 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 MHU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV59 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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