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YR09 YPW

2009 Volvo C30

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,319 mi
Last recorded101,319 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 YPW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 101,319 miles

Central Front radiator support heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 101,319 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front radiator support heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 101,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2024 100,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes corrode

Pass 16 May 2023 100,588 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 100,231 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 100,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded couplings (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 997,701 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 13 May 2021 99,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2020 99,334 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 98,544 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 97,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 89,986 miles

head light covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 80,707 miles

Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both front (1.4.A.2e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 72,468 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 21,398 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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YR09 YPW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR09 YPW, 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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YR09 YPW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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