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YP59 YMS

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,376 mi
Last recorded86,376 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 YMS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 86,376 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 83,473 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,359 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 69,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,200 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 67,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,045 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 63,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Mar 2018 52,543 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,110 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,546 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 10,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 8,884 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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YP59 YMS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

YP59 YMS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is YP59 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP59 YMS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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