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DG09 XHU

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,246 mi
Last recorded71,246 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 XHU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 69,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 66,584 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 64,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 64,075 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 58,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,262 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,191 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))

Under covers fitted.

Fail 15 Mar 2019 45,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Under covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 36,195 miles

Under covers fitted.

Fail 10 Mar 2018 36,195 miles

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

Under covers fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,297 miles

Under covers fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,744 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under covers fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,971 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 XHU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU registered?

DG09 XHU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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