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YC59 OUP

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,711 mi
Last recorded110,711 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 110,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 104,769 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 104,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,171 miles

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

fluid leak from tank at rear of vehicle

nearside front tyre has worn edges

offside rear position lamp overly bright (1 of 3)

offside rear tyre edges cracking apart

Fail 15 Nov 2023 98,086 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see print out (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick point going to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

fluid leak from tank at rear of vehicle

nearside front tyre has worn edges

offside rear position lamp overly bright (1 of 3)

offside rear tyre edges cracking apart

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,543 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,092 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,362 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,206 miles

Heavy vibration through car from engine.

Offside side repeater damaged but still functions

Fail 30 Oct 2018 73,198 miles

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

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

Heavy vibration through car from engine.

Offside side repeater damaged but still functions

Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,125 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 68,120 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,718 miles

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

Offside Slight damage to side repeater, light still functions as intended

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,443 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 55,443 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,507 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,429 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 30,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 OUP is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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