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YF59 UBV

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,970 mi
Last recorded104,970 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 UBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,970 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 100,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 100,305 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,541 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 96,541 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushes o/s and n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 92,408 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Fail 15 Dec 2016 92,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect pattern very dim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn inner edge.

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,460 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,262 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,037 miles

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

Offside 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 UBV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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