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DV59 KNP

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,599 mi
Last recorded100,599 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 KNP
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,599 miles

Front front suspension components corroded but not weakened

Rear rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Fail 3 Nov 2025 100,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front front suspension components corroded but not weakened

Rear rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,332 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 91,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,395 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 85,611 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 74,763 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 74,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 73,908 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 73,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 55,262 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 55,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 54,453 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 54,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear track control bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear track control bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,440 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 47,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,733 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 23,303 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 23,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,330 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,275 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 KNP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 KNP, 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 KNP is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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