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AO59 YFY

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,848 mi
Last recorded101,848 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 YFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 101,848 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 101,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 97,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,715 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 88,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 85,455 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges both also have small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,571 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,571 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 81,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 81,546 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,394 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,297 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge no cords visible time of test

both front tyres worn close to limit and worn on inner edge no cords visible time of test

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,382 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 32,258 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,548 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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AO59 YFY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 AO59 YFY, 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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AO59 YFY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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