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DY09 GHO

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,901 mi
Last recorded77,901 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 GHO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 77,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 69,153 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 62,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 59,307 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 56,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,265 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,547 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,720 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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DY09 GHO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DY09 GHO, 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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What year was DY09 GHO registered?

DY09 GHO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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