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DV59 EPA

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,625 mi
Last recorded87,625 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 EPA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 87,625 miles

Middle & rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber shroud split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero mm tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber shroud split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zerp mm tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 87,622 miles

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

Middle & rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber shroud split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero mm tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber shroud split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zerp mm tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hose rubber shrouds are split

outer shell on rear silencer is deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber sleeve splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber sleeve splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2023 81,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Unable to assess wheel bearing due to brake bind.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber sleeve splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber sleeve splitting. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2022 78,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

outer shell on the rear silencer is deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2022 78,227 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

outer shell on the rear silencer is deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2021 75,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

outer shell on rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

outer shell on rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,957 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2020 72,957 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,137 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell deteriorated/corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 69,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell deteriorated/corroded

Service warning on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2018 64,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

outer skin on the rear silencer is heavily corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 64,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side marker inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

outer skin on the rear silencer is heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front amber marker lamp out

Rear silencer outer shell deteriorated/corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2015 44,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 39,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,515 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 33,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,196 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 EPA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DV59 EPA, 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 EPA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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