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DF59 DLX

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 DLX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 100,848 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 100,845 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 93,174 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 93,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 89,016 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 89,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,194 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,696 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 68,884 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,420 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,420 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working one on each side (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 46,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear small nail in tyre tread, worn inner, and uneven wear

Offside Rear heavy uneven wear to tyre, small deep cut, can see cord, strongly advise replacement

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,690 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,382 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,488 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 DLX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF59 DLX registered?

DF59 DLX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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