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YR59 ZBJ

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,458 mi
Last recorded45,458 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 ZBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,458 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 45,458 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 43,198 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 40,711 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 39,060 miles

Front wishbone bushes starting to peel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres wearing low inner edges of tread

Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,500 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 37,497 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,272 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,415 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,041 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,970 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 28,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,334 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 18,637 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 14,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emmisions too low to regester

Pass 22 Oct 2012 14,971 miles

emmisions too low to regester

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 ZBJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR59 ZBJ registered?

YR59 ZBJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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