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DE59 EFZ

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,114 mi
Last recorded157,114 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 157,114 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 149,654 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 141,766 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,213 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 136,213 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 136,213 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 130,861 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 126,085 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 120,753 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 120,745 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 113,158 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 5 May 2017 113,158 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 99,387 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,545 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 45,030 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear 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 EFZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EFZ, 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 EFZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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