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DN59 FHV

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,413 mi
Last recorded99,413 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 FHV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 99,413 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 99,407 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

damage to o/s/r 1/4 and bumper assy.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inside edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 93,969 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine coolant level low

rear reflectors not a matching pair

Fail 13 Feb 2025 93,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 91,867 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 91,453 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 85,967 miles

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,323 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 82,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,671 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front lower radiator support corroded.

handbrake has little reserve travel,adjustment required.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,466 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 66,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,422 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,634 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 52,633 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,982 miles

Both front tyres are perishing

rear brake pads are wearing low

Fail 21 Jun 2016 43,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are perishing

rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,825 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2015 32,824 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2014 27,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,086 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 15,106 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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DN59 FHV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DN59 FHV, 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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DN59 FHV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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