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DE59 ZGK

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,136 mi
Last recorded105,136 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 ZGK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 105,136 miles

Front coolant radiator support crossmember excessively corroded.

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 105,136 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front coolant radiator support crossmember excessively corroded.

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 99,312 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 90,700 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 84,529 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 84,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,296 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 82,296 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,106 miles

Advise damp around power steering pipe by steering rack but no sign of leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,059 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but are acceptable.

Advise centre exhaust has a slight blow

Nearside Rear Advise cracking to Tyre tread and sidewall

Offside Rear Advise heavy edge wear and tyre worn low

Fail 19 Nov 2019 70,059 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but are acceptable.

Advise centre exhaust has a slight blow

Nearside Rear Advise cracking to Tyre tread and sidewall

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Advise heavy edge wear and tyre worn low

Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,479 miles

Advise both front tyres are worn heavily on the inside edges but are acceptable.

Offside Rear Advise slight edge wear to tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 53,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 48,753 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,655 miles

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

oil leak from offside driveshaft

Fail 17 Nov 2015 42,655 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak from offside driveshaft

Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 25,296 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 ZGK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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