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DY59 DVT

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,993 mi
Last recorded140,993 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 DVT
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 140,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 140,993 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracking/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 128,525 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 128,523 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 118,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 118,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,307 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,956 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 89,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,171 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

slight wear to inner shoulders on front tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,571 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,700 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,160 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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DY59 DVT is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY59 DVT, 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 DY59 DVT registered?

DY59 DVT is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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