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AY09 YRJ

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,384 mi
Last recorded162,384 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 162,384 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 162,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 140,346 miles

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

back box outer skin poor.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 136,151 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 136,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 134,509 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cv boot perished by clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 130,477 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 130,444 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 127,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside front bumper damaged.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 126,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside front bumper damaged.

Fail 17 Mar 2018 126,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front road wheel is slightly distorted

Nearside rear road wheel is slightly distorted

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front bumper is damaged

Unable to give full inspection to the thickness to front brake pads

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,175 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 118,175 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT IN SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,952 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 99,952 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 58,552 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,165 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 18,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,262 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 YRJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY09 YRJ, 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 YRJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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