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YP09 EFC

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,737 mi
Last recorded127,737 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 EFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 127,737 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 127,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 126,116 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 126,114 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 124,250 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 124,238 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,449 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 117,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 117,652 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 115,115 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear inner slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 112,322 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 107,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 102,460 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2017 99,916 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 99,871 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 95,285 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,345 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Mar 2015 80,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,703 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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YP09 EFC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP09 EFC, 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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YP09 EFC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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