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YP59 LRU

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,050 mi
Last recorded131,050 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 LRU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 131,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 124,600 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 119,973 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,398 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 2.2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2024 119,398 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 2.2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2020 118,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 114,749 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 114,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 104,910 miles

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2018 104,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2017 94,795 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,401 miles

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre all worn uneven

condition of nearside door mirror glass

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,634 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2014 55,634 miles

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 33,964 miles

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

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

cracking o/s/r tyre tread

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

Fail 2 May 2013 33,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

cracking o/s/r tyre tread

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

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 LRU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

YP59 LRU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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