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AD59 DMU

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,699 mi
Last recorded103,699 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 DMU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,699 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 103,694 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 96,582 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,439 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,463 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,700 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,716 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 58,911 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 58,911 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,906 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,714 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 44,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,120 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 31,387 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,932 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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AD59 DMU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD59 DMU, 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 AD59 DMU registered?

AD59 DMU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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The MOT history for AD59 DMU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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