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YP59 AWH

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,217 mi
Last recorded133,217 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 AWH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 133,217 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 12 May 2026 133,210 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Offside front brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 13 May 2025 128,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both boot struts weak

engine system service required information light on

Fail 30 Apr 2025 128,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (rear bushes debonded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both boot struts weak

engine system service required information light on

Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,971 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 115,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 115,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 111,559 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,847 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,103 miles

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

Front both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre thorn

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,549 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing unevenly across axle, offside rear inner appears approx 3mm but unable to fully assess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2018 86,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing unevenly across axle, offside rear inner appears approx 3mm but unable to fully assess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,522 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2016 70,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,485 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 50,089 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,089 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,840 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers slightly poor

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm - wearing flat spots on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2013 41,840 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)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers slightly poor

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm - wearing flat spots on inner edge

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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YP59 AWH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YP59 AWH, 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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YP59 AWH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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