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YD09 VMY

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,033 mi
Last recorded132,033 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 VMY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 132,033 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 132,033 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 119,514 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 119,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 109,999 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 96,550 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,801 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,054 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 72,033 miles

NSR tyre is getting close to the legal limit

both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2018 57,013 miles

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

Rear slight cracking in both rear tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 46,537 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 46,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 43,985 miles

Damage to bodywork but not resulting in sharp edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm And cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 41,223 miles

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

OSR tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 34,516 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,595 miles

small oil leak on engine

small oil leak on steering rack

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 54,656 miles

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

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

small oil leak on engine

small oil leak on steering rack

Pass 31 May 2012 20,458 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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YD09 VMY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YD09 VMY, 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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YD09 VMY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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