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AV59 VMH

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,350 mi
Last recorded66,350 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VMH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 66,350 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 60,785 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 60,785 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,420 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 59,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 54,013 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 54,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 32,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 19,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 19,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 18,200 miles

All tyres perished side walls and cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2017 17,146 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 15,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 14,546 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,603 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,642 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 10,261 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 VMH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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