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YR59 ZCA

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,294 mi
Last recorded113,294 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 ZCA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 113,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective NEARSIDE DIM COMPARED TO OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 107,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre towards the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 107,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre towards the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. pads ok. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. pads ok. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 99,625 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 99,625 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid intermittent fault, removed and refitted fuse & now working. (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 82,339 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 82,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,902 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 15 Nov 2017 72,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 63,829 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 63,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,975 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,348 miles

Both front tyre inner edges worn low

Pass 5 Nov 2013 31,874 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 ZCA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

YR59 ZCA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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