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DF59 DMU

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 DMU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 68,986 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 67,392 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 65,428 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))

Pass 11 May 2023 63,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 60,939 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 57,893 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 52,875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 51,134 miles

Slight oil leak on o/s gearbox driveshaft seal and on power steering pump

Pass 2 May 2018 48,587 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 45,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2017 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge & perishing/cracking on outer wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 41,057 miles

Front suspension arm at n/s rear bush become worn

Front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s

Pass 6 May 2015 36,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 32,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 32,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,679 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 DMU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

DF59 DMU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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