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WR59 YHY

2009 Volvo C30

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,123 mi
Last recorded119,123 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 YHY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 119,123 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 119,105 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 114,432 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 114,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 109,084 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 103,133 miles

(advise) windscreen is chipped in the drivers view but is contained within 10 mm diameter

Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,653 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 97,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,579 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 190,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,061 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 70,061 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 65,836 miles

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

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

cuts to side wall of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,836 miles

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

cuts to side wall of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside shoulder low

o/s/f tyre bald on inside shoulder

Fail 8 Nov 2013 56,008 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside shoulder low

o/s/f tyre bald on inside shoulder

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WR59 YHY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WR59 YHY, 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 WR59 YHY registered?

WR59 YHY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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