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DN59 UCO

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,463 mi
Last recorded120,463 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 UCO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 120,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 120,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 115,541 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 115,540 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 109,984 miles

Exhaust Flexi/ split damaged (Exhaust corroded)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure siderepeater lense/cover DAMAGED (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 109,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn linkage broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Flexi/ split damaged (Exhaust corroded)

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure siderepeater lense/cover DAMAGED (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 103,412 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,342 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,342 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,411 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 80,410 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation Application and release uneven (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,245 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 64,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,448 miles

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear 205/55/16

Fail 1 Nov 2017 48,448 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear 205/55/16

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,859 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 39,859 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,946 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Nov 2013 24,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Dec 2012 19,436 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 UCO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue 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 DN59 UCO, 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 UCO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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