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YH59 RCV

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,428 mi
Last recorded117,428 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 RCV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 114,138 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 114,088 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,262 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 105,262 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,893 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 99,891 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 94,127 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 94,127 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,106 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,046 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,676 miles

Nearside repeater lens missing

Offside Front tyre worn on inner raised tread

Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner raised tread

Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,791 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,872 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 53,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 46,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,221 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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YH59 RCV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCV, 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 YH59 RCV registered?

YH59 RCV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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