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DE59 EFT

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,800 mi
Last recorded147,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 EFT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 147,800 miles

Central Rear Additive tank leaking

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 146,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 146,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 146,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 144,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly from injector seal (fumes under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, due to corrosion on disc braking faces (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 144,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction RECHECK EMISSIONS ON RETEST AS MAX ENGINE REVS NOT REACHED (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced possibly bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not attached at inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly from injector seal (fumes under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, due to corrosion on disc braking faces (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 143,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,893 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 140,177 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 135,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 135,451 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 126,892 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 126,892 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bth sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 124,060 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,451 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,808 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 114,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 96,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,868 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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DE59 EFT 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 75%.

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 DE59 EFT, 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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DE59 EFT is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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