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YR59 ZBN

2009 Volvo C30

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,681 mi
Last recorded114,681 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 114,681 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 108,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,144 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,871 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,083 miles

205/50/17 X 4,,S/WHEEL MISS-ALIGNED,,((0.60))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 94,083 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel DISC SNAPPED/BROKEN (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF,,,,NSR,, & OSR TYRES=3=THREE TYRES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

205/50/17 X 4,,S/WHEEL MISS-ALIGNED,,((0.60))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,618 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 60,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s + n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,637 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,208 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,930 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 ZBN is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

YR59 ZBN is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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