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DY59 VNF

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,017 mi
Last recorded139,017 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 VNF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 139,017 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 139,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,256 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 103,579 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 103,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 84,568 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 84,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 51,209 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,806 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,255 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,005 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 32,926 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge of the tread(2.8mm)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,923 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 27,922 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,509 miles

n/s o/s front wishbone mounting bushes to rear worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,263 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,117 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 VNF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

DY59 VNF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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