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AV59 OXE

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,276 mi
Last recorded196,276 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 OXE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 196,276 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 191,548 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 191,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 184,659 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 178,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 165,440 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 165,440 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,207 miles

Emissions low emitter

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 131,224 miles

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

engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2018 131,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,574 miles

Both front disc pitted and corroded on inner face

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 123,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front disc pitted and corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Nov 2016 107,271 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,584 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 83,450 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 47,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 26,963 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 OXE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OXE, 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 AV59 OXE registered?

AV59 OXE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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