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YH09 CWK

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,376 mi
Last recorded117,376 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 CWK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,376 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 117,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 107,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,516 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 102,515 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 98,906 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 87,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,037 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 84,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,352 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Mar 2017 76,346 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,650 miles

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

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,811 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,405 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 30,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,618 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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YH09 CWK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YH09 CWK, 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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YH09 CWK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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