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DY09 GJG

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,449 mi
Last recorded163,449 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 GJG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 163,449 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 159,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 159,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Central Front Lower radiator support bracket excessivly corroded and radiator at risk of becoming detatched.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 150,578 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 150,578 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak expansion bottle broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 143,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit cords not exposed on test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 143,570 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps amber lamp on top corner of headlamp (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit cords not exposed on test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 135,348 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 135,348 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 119,330 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 119,327 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 115,859 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 115,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,940 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 110,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,938 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 105,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,596 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,451 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,481 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 65,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,468 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 GJG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY09 GJG, 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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DY09 GJG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 March 2009.

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