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DE59 ZGH

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,532 mi
Last recorded60,532 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 ZGH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 60,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine undertray has several fasteners missing and loose

n/s/f marker lamp inop

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,093 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2023 39,781 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 39,781 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 30,007 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,304 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 27,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,467 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 23,087 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 23,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 20,880 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,191 miles

Front blades starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 16,191 miles

Front blades starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 13,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 11,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front reg plate starting to delaminate and rear reg slightly damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 8,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZGH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 DE59 ZGH, 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 ZGH registered?

DE59 ZGH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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