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YS59 FMM

2009 Volvo C30

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,601 mi
Last recorded99,601 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 FMM
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 99,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 99,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,745 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,616 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,875 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 86,875 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2020 77,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,175 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 74,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,456 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 69,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,758 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,310 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,655 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 32,395 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,688 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on the inside sidewall not exposing cords

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on the inside sidewall not exposing cords

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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YS59 FMM is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol 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 YS59 FMM, 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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YS59 FMM is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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