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DE59 EFU

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,299 mi
Last recorded124,299 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 EFU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 124,299 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 122,465 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 117,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 113,977 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot has a tiny hole

Pass 15 Jul 2021 112,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,917 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 108,662 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 103,350 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 103,350 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,083 miles

Duel controls fitted To clean for gas results Engine temp measured by laser Service light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Slightly dimmer than O/S front (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 83,906 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 49,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Ns wash jet not hitting screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 49,294 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Ns wash jet not hitting screen

Nsf outer position bulb inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsr and Osr tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,419 miles

Nearside 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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DE59 EFU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE59 EFU, 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 DE59 EFU registered?

DE59 EFU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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