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YP59 YMC

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,482 mi
Last recorded139,482 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 139,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 139,118 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 136,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 122,940 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2022 113,169 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 113,167 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to the floor when pressed (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 109,807 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 109,807 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 104,548 miles

All discs rusty where stood

Pass 13 Feb 2019 99,812 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 99,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,733 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,611 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 81,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,011 miles

damage to outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

poor patterns to headlights

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,463 miles

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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YP59 YMC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YP59 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

YP59 YMC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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