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DN09 NVB

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,394 mi
Last recorded123,394 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 NVB
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 123,394 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 123,394 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 123,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 114,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,569 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 109,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50ZR17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50ZR17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 105,328 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50ZR17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50ZR17 93W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 101,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,306 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 92,665 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 95,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 86,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,623 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,832 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 68,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 93W (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,749 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 56,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre tred stepped

reverse sensor/switch leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,461 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,657 miles

both front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,812 miles

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

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

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 NVB is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NVB, 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 DN09 NVB registered?

DN09 NVB is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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