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YE59 YZH

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,209 mi
Last recorded161,209 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YZH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 161,209 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 158,140 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2022 148,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 148,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 136,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 120,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 119,388 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake may need adjustment

undertray/sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,162 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 107,155 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 99,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine coversfitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 86,097 miles

Sill trims fitted

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 74,557 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 36,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,113 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YE59 YZH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE59 YZH, 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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YE59 YZH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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