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AM09 YGV

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,291 mi
Last recorded116,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 YGV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 116,291 miles

1 x exhaust mount broken

both front strut top mounts slightly noisy

front brake pads required in approx 2-4000 miles

n.s floor pan damaged

o.s rear road spring corroded

o.s rear tyre has nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2025 116,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both o/s/f and n/s/f coil springs corroded.

Both o/s/f and n/s/f top strut mounts noisy when steering operated.

Both rear shock absorbers weak.

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge.

Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Front brake pads have 2000-3000 miles remaining approximately.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f floor pan damaged/holed but not within 30cm of any suspension or structural components.

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

Pass 10 May 2024 112,406 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS NOTCHY

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged WEARING AND FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 112,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS NOTCHY

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged WEARING AND FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,858 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 89,858 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,959 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,452 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bothsides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,340 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 74,506 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,245 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 70,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,706 miles

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,175 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 61,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,636 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,873 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,059 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,464 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 31,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AM09 YGV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM09 YGV, 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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AM09 YGV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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