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YR59 ZDH

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,258 mi
Last recorded188,258 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 ZDH
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 188,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 188,258 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NSF / OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 174,789 miles

Front radiator mount corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 174,787 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket and bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front radiator mount corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 167,300 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 167,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 153,717 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 153,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 151,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 151,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 142,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 129,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 116,846 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 110,514 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,539 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,496 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 27 Oct 2012 41,214 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 ZDH is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZDH, 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 ZDH is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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