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YC04 SJC

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,646 mi
Last recorded86,646 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 SJC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,646 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 86,646 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,954 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 75,404 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 75,404 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,412 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 71,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end lose to inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end lose to inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing across tread plus side wall / stepping on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing across tread plus side wall / stepping on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,429 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 68,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,909 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,018 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rods both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake hose protectors cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,840 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 54,840 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Tyres Badly worn inner edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,322 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,684 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 37,807 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn close to legal limit and worn badly on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,807 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn close to legal limit and worn badly on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,196 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,446 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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YC04 SJC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC04 SJC, 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 YC04 SJC registered?

YC04 SJC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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