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YH59 KBK

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,392 mi
Last recorded80,392 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 KBK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,392 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front tyres slightly worn to edges

n/side mirror glass defective

Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,656 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 76,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,503 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower radiator support cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded and lower (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and lower (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,894 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 68,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,017 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective by flexi section - recommended (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,005 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump/reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 60,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside outer is the lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump/reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,625 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,342 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 51,340 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN RECOMMEND ATTENTION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,854 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,852 miles

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,597 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,102 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 29,102 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,494 miles

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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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YH59 KBK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YH59 KBK, 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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YH59 KBK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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