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YR59 ZCL

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,986 mi
Last recorded21,986 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 21,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 21,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 20,808 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 20,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush slight starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, deep but cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, deep but cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 20,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush slight starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, deep but cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, deep but cords not yet exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 19,157 miles

Nearside Rear inner wall cracking

Offside Rear inner wall cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2018 19,150 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 18,751 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 18,026 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,316 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 16,524 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,727 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 11,342 miles

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

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 ZCL is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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