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D5 VOV

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,270 mi
Last recorded166,270 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 VOV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 166,270 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 166,270 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 150,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 136,107 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 118,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,545 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 108,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,763 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 96,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 96,822 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,309 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 69,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit als bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 62,469 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,568 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 54,451 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Large Windscreen Chip. Not In Sweep Area

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 37,277 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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D5 VOV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 D5 VOV, 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 D5 VOV registered?

D5 VOV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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