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AV59 OXH

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,446 mi
Last recorded175,446 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 OXH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 175,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 25 Apr 2025 169,280 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 169,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 161,749 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 156,727 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 4 Aug 2021 153,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 150,294 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 141,705 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 141,705 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,976 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 126,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 119,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 104,571 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,009 miles

NSR tyre worn off on inner edge

OSF tyre wearing off on inner edge

OSR tyre starting to distort on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2015 86,009 miles

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

NSR tyre worn off on inner edge

OSF tyre wearing off on inner edge

OSR tyre starting to distort on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2013 72,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 54,785 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OXH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

AV59 OXH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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