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YS59 FMU

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,032 mi
Last recorded131,032 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 FMU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 131,032 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,391 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 121,100 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 121,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,940 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 105,940 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,313 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,313 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,645 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 66,630 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,991 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,040 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 40,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,228 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,558 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,754 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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YS59 FMU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS59 FMU, 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 YS59 FMU registered?

YS59 FMU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 December 2009.

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