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YG09 HYH

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,322 mi
Last recorded114,322 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 HYH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 114,322 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 106,096 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,714 miles

Front front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges 215 / 45 / 18

exhaust system corroded / back box outer casing split / flaking

n/s - o/s inner cv gaiters slight split developing on small ends

Fail 26 Jan 2023 103,712 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/r brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour rear indi bulbs faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively w/blades split / smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges 215 / 45 / 18

Nearside n/s door mirror glass insecure / strong advise attention to rectify

exhaust system corroded / back box outer casing split / flaking

n/s - o/s inner cv gaiters slight split developing on small ends

Fail 3 Jan 2023 103,690 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres showing wear to inner edges

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted,so unable to check condition of sills

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,910 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Outer sill covers fitted,so unable to inspect condition of sills

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 98,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Outer sill covers fitted,so unable to inspect condition of sills

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 94,510 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer wheel rim damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm also damaged side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded through to 2nd skin

brake reservoir damp maybe residue

hand brake limited reserve travel

Pass 24 Dec 2018 86,507 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 86,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust centre silencer showing corrosion

nearside front tyre showing damage too outer sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2017 81,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre silencer showing corrosion

nearside front tyre showing damage too outer sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

back box corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2016 78,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,986 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,269 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 44,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,282 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YG09 HYH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG09 HYH, 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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YG09 HYH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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