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DG09 RVY

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,927 mi
Last recorded146,927 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 RVY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 146,927 miles

Offside Front Inner c.v boot slightly deterioated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 127,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 126,564 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 121,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 110,014 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 110,008 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,301 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 101,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 94,418 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

rear seat folded down time of test

Fail 29 Oct 2019 94,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

rear seat folded down time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,809 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 87,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,977 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,924 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 75,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,610 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 61,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,453 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 RVY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

DG09 RVY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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