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YD59 EWG

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,979 mi
Last recorded51,979 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 EWG
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 51,979 miles

exhaust hangers corrroded thin

front wipers smears and slight juddering

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 17 Apr 2025 50,355 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front exhaust hanger corroded thin

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 50,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front exhaust hanger corroded thin

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,011 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 49,011 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 47,800 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 46,875 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2021 44,495 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,116 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 37,453 miles

Offside Front suspension arm bush deteriorating

brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Nov 2017 35,370 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 32,683 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Nov 2013 20,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 20,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,320 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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YD59 EWG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD59 EWG, 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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YD59 EWG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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