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YC59 OUJ

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,576 mi
Last recorded39,576 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 35,689 miles

zero emissions

Pass 31 Aug 2023 34,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake slightly high

Pass 5 Sep 2022 32,356 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 32,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,659 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,931 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 29,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords spits on inner edge down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords spits on inner edge down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 28,444 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on walls also in with tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,697 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 24,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,664 miles

tyre walls and tread starting to crack pass and advise

Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,917 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 11,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,869 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 OUJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC59 OUJ registered?

YC59 OUJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 OUJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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