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AV59 OSK

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,804 mi
Last recorded144,804 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 OSK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 144,804 miles

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

front lower radiator support corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 144,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split heavily (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front lower radiator support corroded

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 144,139 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2024 144,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 144,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 144,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect lot of free movement up and down (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose drivers seat belt anchor point loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin little low 3/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin little low 3/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 143,496 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s x2 and central x1 (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 143,321 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s x2 and central x1 (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 136,656 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 136,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone spyglass bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 127,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,566 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

o/s side repeater lens cover deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

cut to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 99,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - 205/50 r17 93w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres have stepping on inner edges

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,786 miles

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight bulb (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 69,238 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,974 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,416 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 OSK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black 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 AV59 OSK, 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 OSK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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