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DY09 WRV

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,611 mi
Last recorded111,611 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 WRV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 111,611 miles

Rear exhaust back-box outer skin corroded and frail

headlamp washers not working?

Pass 28 Jul 2025 109,619 miles

Rear exhaust back-box outer skin corroded and frail

headlamp washers not working?

Fail 28 Jul 2025 109,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust back-box outer skin corroded and frail

headlamp washers not working?

Pass 22 Aug 2024 105,057 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges

Rear both tyres inner edges of tread starting to go out of shape

Fail 15 Aug 2024 105,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges

Rear both tyres inner edges of tread starting to go out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2023 102,259 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges

Offside Front wing mirror exterior casing missing

Rear both tyres inner edges of tread starting to go out of shape

Fail 1 Aug 2023 102,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low won't adjust requires further investigation (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges

Offside Front wing mirror exterior casing missing

Rear both tyres inner edges of tread starting to go out of shape

Pass 18 Aug 2022 99,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,292 miles

Rear both tyres just starting to go out of shape

Fail 18 Aug 2021 98,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear both tyres just starting to go out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,680 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Rear both tyres just starting to go out of shape

Fail 13 Aug 2020 95,293 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Rear both tyres just starting to go out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2019 87,133 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front tyre slight wear to edges

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,001 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 75,001 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,972 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2017 62,972 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,810 miles

Front both tyres slight wear on inner edges

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,960 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,333 miles

both rear tyres cracking in walls

Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 18,586 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 WRV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

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

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