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YF09 DYS

2009 Volvo C30

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,822 mi
Last recorded34,822 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 DYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 34,822 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 33,549 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 33,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect european type (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 31,970 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 29,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 28,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 23,367 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 23,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,091 miles

Nsr...Osr and Nsf tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 1 Mar 2017 19,620 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Engine underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,676 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

N/s/r...O/s/r and O/s/f tyres perished on sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2015 13,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 10,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 6,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2013 6,480 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 2,546 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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YF09 DYS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF09 DYS, 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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YF09 DYS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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