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YC59 LHA

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,146 mi
Last recorded50,146 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 LHA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

park brake efficiency only just met the requirements

Pass 1 Nov 2024 49,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 48,764 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 48,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 48,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 47,533 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 47,533 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,025 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 46,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 44,553 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,147 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,368 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 39,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,464 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 25,694 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing uneven and getting close to limit

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 LHA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue 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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

YC59 LHA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is YC59 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 LHA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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