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AX59 HDN

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,461 mi
Last recorded163,461 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 HDN
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 163,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 163,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 153,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2024 153,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50 17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2023 144,092 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 144,092 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 132,983 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight leak from DPF Eolys Fluid tank

Fail 2 Aug 2022 132,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight leak from DPF Eolys Fluid tank

Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,341 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Fail 5 Aug 2021 125,341 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 119,015 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 119,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,405 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,309 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,326 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,027 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 30,810 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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AX59 HDN 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 AX59 HDN, 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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AX59 HDN is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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