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YX59 PJJ

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,657 mi
Last recorded134,657 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 PJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front WING MIRROR CASING MISSING

Fail 20 Jan 2025 134,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front WING MIRROR CASING MISSING

Pass 20 Sep 2023 126,804 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 126,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached fractured (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 119,270 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 119,270 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 112,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 50 17 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 107,444 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,366 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 88,481 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 24 Sep 2018 88,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2ND / BACK BOX BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 23 Sep 2017 77,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 64,423 miles

Front both front wipers smearing windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 64,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front both front wipers smearing windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 49,538 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,723 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

rear heat shield loose

Fail 3 Oct 2014 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

rear exhaust box poor condition

rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,734 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.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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YX59 PJJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YX59 PJJ, 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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YX59 PJJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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