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YG59 ULC

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,276 mi
Last recorded141,276 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 ULC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 141,276 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 124,673 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,728 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 116,723 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear staying on permantly (4.4.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,137 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 110,116 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 107,457 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 107,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,303 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 105,291 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 100,655 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 100,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,428 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 92,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 83,446 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 83,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 73,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,579 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 53,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,215 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 42,210 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 ULC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YG59 ULC, 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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YG59 ULC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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