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DE59 EGF

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,446 mi
Last recorded112,446 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 EGF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,446 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

radiator bottom mounting corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 108,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

radiator bottom mounting corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 95,660 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 95,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,899 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 89,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 77,632 miles

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush perished and has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush perished and has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,639 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 69,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,295 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 56,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,436 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 EGF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EGF, 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 EGF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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