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YG59 AEM

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,570 mi
Last recorded103,570 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 AEM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 103,570 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 103,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,922 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 72,853 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 72,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,635 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 68,635 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 59,994 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 59,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,562 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 41,580 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 36,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 30,162 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 28,544 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 23,874 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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YG59 AEM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black 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 YG59 AEM, 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 YG59 AEM registered?

YG59 AEM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is YG59 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG59 AEM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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