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YY09 AUU

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,900 mi
Last recorded68,900 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 AUU
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 68,900 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 66,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 66,732 miles

Windscreen washer not working No sound from pump when activated (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 66,377 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,548 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,550 miles

Nearside headlamp washer inop

Offside Rear inner rim has had a repair

Fail 27 Jan 2022 61,550 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp washer inop

Offside Rear inner rim has had a repair

Pass 9 Feb 2021 59,823 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,178 miles

Nearside Front headlamp washer inoperative

Fail 25 Feb 2020 58,177 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer inoperative

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel welded repair

Nearside repeater lamp cracked

Offside Direction indicator insecure repeater lamp (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,161 miles

N/S/R tyre castellated

N/S/R wheel has previous weld repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,148 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,202 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,481 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,582 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,977 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YY09 AUU is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY09 AUU, 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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YY09 AUU is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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