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YK59 YVY

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,578 mi
Last recorded103,578 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 YVY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 103,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

coolant radiator support bracket corroded but not excessive

Fail 14 Nov 2024 103,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant radiator support bracket corroded but not excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,247 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 95,244 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached broken bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,078 miles

Central Front Lower Radiator Support Very Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Front Of Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 82,355 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 82,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 70,129 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 70,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 62,374 miles

rear tyres stepping (out of shape)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 62,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres stepping (out of shape)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,243 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 55,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,588 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 48,584 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,565 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,224 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 4 Sep 2012 28,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

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 YVY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YK59 YVY, 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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YK59 YVY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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