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YY09 AUV

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,551 mi
Last recorded147,551 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 AUV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 147,551 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted to this model (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cracked/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

heatshield loose

Fail 6 Aug 2024 147,457 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted to this model (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cracked/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 140,376 miles

Exhaust mounting defective more than one (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively more than slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough / noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted to this model (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 140,373 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod lock nut loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective more than one (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively more than slight (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough / noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted to this model (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 132,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective more than one (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both / more than slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 118,973 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both more than slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 111,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 111,260 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,522 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,484 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,484 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner boot (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp incorrect colour n/s/f showing yellow (1.7.5b)

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

both front tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small corrosion hole in exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,833 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,032 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,418 miles

rear pads wearing close to legal limit

Pass 9 May 2012 47,461 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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YY09 AUV is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY09 AUV, 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 AUV is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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