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YC59 LKF

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,013 mi
Last recorded122,013 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 LKF
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 122,013 miles

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

Front radiator support corroded holed

Fail 28 Oct 2025 122,007 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front radiator support corroded holed

Pass 28 Jun 2024 117,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

light corrosion under body

parking brake lever has little travel

Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened drop link upper nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened drop link upper nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 brake pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Sep 2023 113,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45%-50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened drop link upper nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened drop link upper nut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 brake pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail on edge of tread ()

Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,297 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 107,285 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top part (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipe nuts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 101,067 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion of brake pipe nuts

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 86,939 miles

Front brake back plates very rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2018 78,075 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,898 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 43,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,866 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 21,927 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 13,458 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 LKF is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LKF, 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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YC59 LKF is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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