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WJ59 YUS

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,191 mi
Last recorded99,191 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 YUS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,191 miles

Radiator bracket excessively corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 99,191 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Radiator bracket excessively corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 87,334 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 87,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,068 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 77,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,559 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 70,557 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened link arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,157 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 54,281 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,023 miles

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

service light on

Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,022 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

service light on

Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,234 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 39,234 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspected/visual (3.5.1g)

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

handbrake travel getting long

Fail 26 Sep 2016 33,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspected/visual (3.5.1g)

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 23,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,541 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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WJ59 YUS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WJ59 YUS, 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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WJ59 YUS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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