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DF59 DLZ

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,763 mi
Last recorded116,763 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 DLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 116,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,424 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 112,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,288 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot leaking grease

Offside Front Inner CV Boot leaking grease

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 105,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot leaking grease

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

Offside Front Inner CV Boot leaking grease

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,452 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 78,452 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,989 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 55,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,785 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,289 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 19,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 19,391 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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DF59 DLZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

DF59 DLZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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