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YL09 LPO

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,911 mi
Last recorded105,911 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL09 LPO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 105,911 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 105,909 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 102,246 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 93,603 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,898 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 89,896 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,264 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 81,262 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,786 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 50,462 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 50,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,311 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,587 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,740 miles

both rear tyres slight misshape flatspots

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 17,939 miles

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

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

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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YL09 LPO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YL09 LPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL09 LPO registered?

YL09 LPO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YL09 LPO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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