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DG59 XYJ

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,167 mi
Last recorded96,167 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 XYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 96,167 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 96,167 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 92,119 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 87,652 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 87,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,592 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 76,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin unable to see fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured mirror indicator lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust front flexi joint poor condition not blowing

front bumper not clipped in fully on outer edges

unable to check rear seat belts as seats folded down

Fail 21 Jan 2022 76,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin unable to see fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi joint poor condition not blowing

front bumper not clipped in fully on outer edges

unable to check rear seat belts as seats folded down

Pass 30 Dec 2020 66,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,086 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 46,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,677 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower oil seal for the drive shaft

Offside Rear has a nail in the tread plus cracking on the sidewalls

Fail 10 Aug 2016 33,457 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower oil seal for the drive shaft

Offside Rear has a nail in the tread plus cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,545 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 24,765 miles

Both wipers smearing screen

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil/fluid around power steering rack/front subframe

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,638 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DG59 XYJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG59 XYJ, 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 DG59 XYJ registered?

DG59 XYJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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