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YF59 MYC

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,900 mi
Last recorded134,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 MYC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 134,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 131,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2023 126,702 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 122,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 121,964 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake no input

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 120,926 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 120,926 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,204 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 114,204 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

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

Screen wash level low

Pass 15 Nov 2019 97,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 97,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing drop link bottom half missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test PHONE HOLDER ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,923 miles

Centre and rear exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,577 miles

all 4 tyres bald on the inside edges

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 66,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,887 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,565 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 37,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,096 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 MYC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF59 MYC, 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 MYC registered?

YF59 MYC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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