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YR59 MJE

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,158 mi
Last recorded130,158 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 MJE
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 130,158 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 125,541 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 120,165 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 120,165 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 115,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,618 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 70,618 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 64,789 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 64,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

tyres worn on inside edges - close to legal limit

Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,271 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,414 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,975 miles

nearside rear tyre has flat spot in tyre however still legal at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,593 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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YR59 MJE is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey 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 YR59 MJE, 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 YR59 MJE registered?

YR59 MJE is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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