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YG59 ULO

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,131 mi
Last recorded117,131 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 ULO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 117,131 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 117,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 110,194 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 104,947 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,019 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,534 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Paint overspray (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 58,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Paint overspray (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 51,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,190 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,017 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 20,147 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 ULO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ULO, 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 ULO registered?

YG59 ULO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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