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DV59 EOM

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,816 mi
Last recorded127,816 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 EOM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 127,816 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 124,406 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 124,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 120,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two screws ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2022 117,396 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 117,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,814 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 113,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,412 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,448 miles

centre silencer corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 102,448 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing heavily on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are wearing out of shape inner edges of tread ( stepped ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre silencer corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 96,621 miles

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

centre silencer corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 96,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage to offside door mirror and repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

centre silencer corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 89,573 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,809 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,995 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 61,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,855 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,416 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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DV59 EOM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV59 EOM, 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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DV59 EOM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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