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YC59 OUU

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,076 mi
Last recorded173,076 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OUU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 173,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 165,741 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel has been welded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 165,737 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front alloy wheel has been welded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 157,820 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 157,817 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 152,958 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 147,987 miles

zero emissions

Fail 13 Oct 2020 147,984 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

zero emissions

Pass 8 Oct 2019 139,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,338 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 112,337 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine running away on 1st application and having to turn off and stall to stop (7.3.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,469 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 97,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 81,558 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 81,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner on metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 67,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 67,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,153 miles

NSR tyre mishaped

OSR tyre mishaped

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,381 miles

Front 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 OUU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

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

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