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YK59 YSU

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,981 mi
Last recorded137,981 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 YSU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 137,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 137,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 126,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 126,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,304 miles

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

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50w17

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 205/50w17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 114,087 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 105,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,884 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,910 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,008 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 82,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm in places on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are stepping in inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,530 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 65,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,382 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,008 miles

O/s/r tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,368 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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YK59 YSU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red 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 YK59 YSU, 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 YK59 YSU registered?

YK59 YSU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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