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YR59 SUY

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,646 mi
Last recorded89,646 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 SUY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 89,646 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 89,646 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,547 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 88,546 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 88,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre has signs of running flat

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

front radiator panel starting to corrode

Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,066 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 85,065 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 77,614 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 125/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,310 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,693 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,369 miles

dog lead fitted to nearside front seat

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,734 miles

slight play in wishbone arm bush

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,649 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 46,791 miles

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)

rear inner brake pads 90% worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,759 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 36,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SUY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

YR59 SUY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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