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VD09 AJS

2012 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,554 mi
Last recorded70,554 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C3060,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD09 AJS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 70,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 58,132 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 54,537 miles

Rear seats folded flat unable to check seat belts

Pass 25 Feb 2023 49,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,344 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 41,982 miles

NSR TYRE: AGED 2012 & STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

OSF TYRE: VALVE STEM DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,456 miles

NSR TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL HAS DAMAGE

NSR TYRE: STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

OSF TYRE: VALVE STEM DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 11 Aug 2020 41,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated BY BRAKE FLUID (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT POOR

NSR TYRE: OUTER SIDEWALL HAS DAMAGE

NSR TYRE: STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

OSF TYRE: VALVE STEM DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 39,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREME INNER EDGE LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXTREME INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROACHING 1.5MM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,876 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front sidewall perished

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,123 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,184 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,145 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,459 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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VD09 AJS is a 2012 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 60,815 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 VD09 AJS, 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 14 years old, this Volvo C30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VD09 AJS registered?

VD09 AJS is a 2012 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is VD09 AJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VD09 AJS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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