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YR59 GYS

2009 Volvo C30

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,409 mi
Last recorded149,409 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 GYS
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 149,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 143,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 140,362 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 135,655 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 135,655 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 131,744 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 131,728 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 125,295 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 115,010 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,842 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,276 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 78,578 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,590 miles

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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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YR59 GYS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR59 GYS, 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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YR59 GYS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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