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DU09 VNW

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,302 mi
Last recorded141,302 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 VNW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 141,302 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 117,173 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 117,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 101,956 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 88,637 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,805 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,473 miles

both front wishbones - both rear bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,390 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 63,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 53,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil level getting close to min

gearbox oil leak

service lamp on

Pass 4 May 2018 47,818 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 47,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers poor (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 43,428 miles

n/s front tyre worn both edges and will require replacement

Fail 16 May 2017 43,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre worn both edges and will require replacement

Pass 6 May 2016 39,837 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 36,371 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 33,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 7,248 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 VNW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNW, 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 VNW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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