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DG09 GBY

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,771 mi
Last recorded126,771 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 GBY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 126,771 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 126,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 121,942 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 117,886 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 117,886 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 112,200 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,070 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,667 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 91,667 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,424 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,599 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 71,599 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 55,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,467 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,850 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,267 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 GBY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG09 GBY, 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 DG09 GBY registered?

DG09 GBY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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