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YF59 EPE

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,743 mi
Last recorded73,743 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 EPE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,743 miles

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

Offside Front WHEEL ROTATIONAL NOISE

Pass 17 Feb 2025 61,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 59,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 59,224 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 59,224 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 58,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,789 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 56,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 54,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 54,758 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 52,291 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 52,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged BALD INSIDE TOO (VARIOUS CORDS INNER AND OUTER) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BALD INNER EDGE TOO (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced FIT NEW BULB AND RE CHECK (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 46,548 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 46,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side marker light inoperative

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,521 miles

all brake discs surface corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,408 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,393 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 37,347 miles

nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars also nail in tread

offside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

Fail 9 May 2014 37,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre on tread wear bars also nail in tread

offside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,757 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 25,372 miles

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

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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YF59 EPE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YF59 EPE, 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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What year was YF59 EPE registered?

YF59 EPE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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