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YF59 KHH

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,805 mi
Last recorded40,805 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 KHH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 40,805 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 40,803 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,296 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2024 39,296 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 37,620 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 37,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 36,341 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 36,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 33,294 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 31,500 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 28,705 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive visible on A/C compressor - suspect PAS oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres perished ( original 2009 )

windscreen poorly bonded along top edge

Fail 13 Nov 2018 28,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive visible on A/C compressor - suspect PAS oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sidemarker lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished ( original 2009 )

windscreen poorly bonded along top edge

Pass 28 Nov 2017 26,018 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 26,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 22,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing with age

Pass 23 Nov 2015 19,278 miles

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush perished and starting to separate from casing

Offside Front rear wishbone bush perished and starting to separate from outer casing

dampness around power steering pump

headlamp wash not working

Fail 20 Nov 2014 15,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 15,537 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 11,837 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 11,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 8,664 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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YF59 KHH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KHH, 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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YF59 KHH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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