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YX59 PJO

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,253 mi
Last recorded143,253 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 PJO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 143,253 miles

Boot struts not working

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside front headlamp beam pattern faint

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 143,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Boot struts not working

Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside front headlamp beam pattern faint

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 129,692 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 129,690 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 127,176 miles

Horn control insecure horn not very load (7.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 121,466 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 121,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,670 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 114,670 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,269 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 96,759 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 92,511 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 92,511 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,353 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 87,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 80,379 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,690 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 66,145 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads gettiing low

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 PJO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJO, 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 PJO is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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