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YC09 NHZ

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,232 mi
Last recorded120,232 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 NHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 120,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 111,966 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 105,955 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 99,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 99,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 99,213 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,042 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Fail 29 Oct 2020 92,042 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,966 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 85,703 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,609 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 75,606 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit at the time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,633 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,407 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,559 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 16,885 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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YC09 NHZ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YC09 NHZ, 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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YC09 NHZ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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