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DY09 WZU

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,839 mi
Last recorded121,839 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,839 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 121,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 112,334 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,321 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge block tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2022 96,116 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 96,116 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 91,589 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 91,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,670 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 28 Sep 2020 87,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front amber marker not working

handbrake travel

Pass 1 May 2019 83,484 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 83,484 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,089 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,677 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 35,850 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,849 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,959 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 18,989 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 WZU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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