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YC59 LJL

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

151,334 mi
Last recorded151,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 LJL
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 151,334 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 140,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 129,178 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 116,264 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 107,552 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 100,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,451 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,927 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,107 miles

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2017 70,010 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 70,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,349 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,367 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,585 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 LJL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

YC59 LJL is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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