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SY59 SVD

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,960 mi
Last recorded123,960 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 SVD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 123,947 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid T piece broken under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,679 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 121,665 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

dual mass fly wheel worn/noisey

osf dip beam light out put reduced

Pass 8 Aug 2018 114,701 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 114,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded & holed (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 101,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded & holed (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp slight movement

Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,988 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,016 miles

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

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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SY59 SVD is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SY59 SVD, 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 SY59 SVD registered?

SY59 SVD is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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