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DF59 CUV

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 CUV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 144,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 144,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 135,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 128,113 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 128,111 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 119,576 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 119,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,959 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 110,946 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,966 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 98,965 miles

Brake performance not tested excessive fumes entering vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 88,492 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded on edges

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,620 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 76,615 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2016 53,451 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,573 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 40,472 miles

wear to both front tyres on inner edges BORDERLINE

Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,765 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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DF59 CUV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF59 CUV, 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 DF59 CUV registered?

DF59 CUV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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