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YT09 UBV

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,826 mi
Last recorded147,826 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 UBV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 147,826 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

slight damage to both rear light units

slight leak to center/rear exhaust

slight play to steering system

underside radiator support bar corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2024 147,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

o/s side repeater lens damaged

slight damage to both rear light units

slight leak to center/rear exhaust

slight play to steering system

underside radiator support bar corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2023 135,652 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

n/s wing mirror glass missing

o/s front tyre worn on edges on 3.5m

repair to o/s wing mirror

slight play to steering system

underside radiator support bar corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2023 135,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

n/s wing mirror glass missing

o/s front tyre worn on edges on 3.5m

repair to o/s wing mirror

slight play to steering system

underside radiator support bar corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,005 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 126,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 111,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated / slight leaks... (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 111,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam Very Dull.... (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has been driven flat / side walls damaged....215/45/18.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated / slight leaks... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 104,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn deteriorated inner surfaces.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low........ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer deteriorating.... (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2020 104,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability inner foward fixing TOTALY INSECURE.................. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn deteriorated inner surfaces.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low........ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main silencer deteriorating.... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 89,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 89,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,406 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,620 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 34,709 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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YT09 UBV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT09 UBV, 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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YT09 UBV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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