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YX59 PLJ

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,490 mi
Last recorded205,490 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 PLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 205,490 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 189,522 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 189,522 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 182,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 170,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second silencer deteriorated.... (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first silencer VERY DETERIORATED lower part coming off and leaking.... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,631 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer dteriorated----------- (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated------------ (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 141,631 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer dteriorated----------- (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated------------ (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 137,345 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 137,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 137,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit @ 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 137,335 miles

Emissions not tested Cambelt due (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 127,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

centre box corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2019 127,434 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

centre box corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2018 114,848 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 2 Jan 2018 114,848 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,701 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 87,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,167 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,520 miles

rear exhaust box, outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,481 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 42,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,692 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 PLJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PLJ, 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 PLJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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