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YX59 PKY

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,590 mi
Last recorded117,590 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 PKY
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2025 117,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,549 miles

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

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2024 109,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2023 102,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,652 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 96,652 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshalft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust tail box slightly corroded

nearside front tyre has a cut to the inner sidewall but not exposing the cords

nearside rear tyre has splits to the inner sidewall but not exposing the cords

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust tail box slightly corroded

nearside front tyre cut on the inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2019 86,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

emissions too clean to register

exhaust poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,216 miles

Engine trays and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

Exhaust centre box delaminated.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 82,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread band. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread band. (4.1.D.1b)

Engine trays and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

Exhaust centre box delaminated.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 76,287 miles

o/s/r inner light not working

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2017 76,287 miles

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

o/s/r inner light not working

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 65,882 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,007 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,484 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 50,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,762 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,159 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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YX59 PKY is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey 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 PKY, 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 PKY is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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