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DN09 JMV

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,429 mi
Last recorded109,429 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 JMV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 109,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 99,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring worn offside and nearside and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber slight wear in strut

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy but not excessive

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner tread

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 99,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (nut may be loose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center of tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joins and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring worn offside and nearside and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber slight wear in strut

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy but not excessive

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner tread

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 86,528 miles

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2023 86,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 84,649 miles

Back box removed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,761 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,760 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition insecure, not sealed along roof section (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure at locking nut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 78,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear tyres cracking on treads

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear tyres have slight cracks

Fail 30 May 2019 70,964 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 31 May 2018 66,322 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 66,322 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 62,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 57,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 53,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 49,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,682 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 43,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,951 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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DN09 JMV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DN09 JMV, 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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DN09 JMV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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