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YE59 ZVJ

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,741 mi
Last recorded166,741 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 ZVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 166,741 miles

Offside Park Brake performance very poor

Fail 12 Dec 2025 166,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Park Brake performance very poor

Pass 23 Nov 2024 161,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 161,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,612 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 148,611 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 145,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 137,677 miles

ALL TYRES TO BE REPLACE AND TRACKING DONE

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL TO BE ADJUSTED

Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,411 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 129,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,088 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 110,386 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 100,678 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,304 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,575 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,972 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,737 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZVJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YE59 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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