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DL03 HAM

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,660 mi
Last recorded170,660 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HAM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 170,660 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2024 160,521 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 149,369 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,336 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,222 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 128,825 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 128,825 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working BULB 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 119,026 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,134 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre badly cracked and perished on inside edge

Fail 23 Nov 2017 106,134 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre badly cracked and perished on inside edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,872 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Exhaust emissions too clean to test.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0 mm on the inner tread band and 2 mm across the remaining tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,927 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,509 miles

Front numberplate cracked

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly/stepping on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly/stepping on the inner edge.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 47,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly/stepping on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly/stepping on the inner edge.

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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DL03 HAM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DL03 HAM, 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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DL03 HAM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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