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DU09 AOZ

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,977 mi
Last recorded102,977 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 AOZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 102,977 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 94,705 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,701 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 85,701 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,995 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broke off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,975 miles

Factory fitted covers

Exhaust front metal mounting corroded off and flexy outer cover come off

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim on limit (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edges wearing more inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge wearing low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres rubber cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,175 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi webbing split/loose

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,175 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded/broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi webbing split/loose

front tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres rubber cracking a lot and deep on outer edges of tread

exhaust front pipe outer cover loose and metal mounting very corroded and weak

Fail 27 Jul 2018 71,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres rubber cracking a lot and deep on outer edges of tread

exhaust front pipe outer cover loose and metal mounting very corroded and weak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,347 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,407 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,892 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 62,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 58,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,446 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 52,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,771 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 40,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,893 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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DU09 AOZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DU09 AOZ, 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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DU09 AOZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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