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DG09 BYL

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,855 mi
Last recorded144,855 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 BYL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 144,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 137,657 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 128,755 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 121,857 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,620 miles

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective hangers slightly cracked on exhaust mount brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 105,707 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 95,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,605 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,565 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bot front tyres are wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,099 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 49,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,079 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,512 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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DG09 BYL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DG09 BYL, 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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DG09 BYL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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