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YD09 VYW

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,384 mi
Last recorded119,384 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 VYW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 119,384 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 112,061 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 102,273 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 86,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,320 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 71,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 59,659 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

suspect some oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2018 59,653 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,539 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 43,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,835 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,268 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,851 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,180 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,781 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 VYW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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