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YP59 KZV

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,191 mi
Last recorded178,191 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 178,191 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 178,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 168,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on the inside edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2023 161,204 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting deteriorated by front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp light intensity reduced

Fail 6 Nov 2023 161,084 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting deteriorated by front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp light intensity reduced

Pass 14 Nov 2022 150,735 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 150,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 133,284 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 127,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 127,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 30 Oct 2018 117,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,359 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 106,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,954 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,267 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 66,267 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,667 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,687 miles

Slight deformation in tread n/s/r tyre

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 KZV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KZV, 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 YP59 KZV registered?

YP59 KZV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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