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YC59 LFY

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,787 mi
Last recorded31,787 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 LFY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 31,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 28,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 Worn inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 24,629 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 22,280 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 22,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 19,161 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 19,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 16,400 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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 15,372 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 14,594 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

Pass 3 Nov 2017 13,792 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 13,792 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 12,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2015 11,829 miles

all 4 tyres cracked in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,279 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 8,845 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 7,025 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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YC59 LFY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC59 LFY, 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 YC59 LFY registered?

YC59 LFY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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