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AY09 YPW

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

218,347 mi
Last recorded218,347 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YPW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 218,347 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rusty underside components.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 216,410 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 214,231 miles

slight play at both track rod ends

slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 22 Sep 2022 207,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 202,346 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 185,856 miles

Nearside and Offside driveshaft boots starting to split and loose grease

Fail 25 Jul 2019 185,856 miles

Nearside and Offside driveshaft boots starting to split and loose grease

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 173,413 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 19 Jul 2017 149,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc scored but not affecting braking performance

exhaust centre box skin corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 135,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 135,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,001 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 114,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,046 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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AY09 YPW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY09 YPW, 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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AY09 YPW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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