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VK59 YBW

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,667 mi
Last recorded113,667 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 113,667 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 113,667 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 102,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 92,728 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 92,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 82,107 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 82,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2021 75,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 67,469 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 67,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,767 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 58,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,814 miles

Nearside accident damage

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 55,808 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside accident damage

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside accident damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 50,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside accident damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 47,145 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 47,145 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,215 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2014 36,215 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,856 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 29,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,009 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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VK59 YBW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VK59 YBW, 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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VK59 YBW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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