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YY09 AUW

2009 Volvo C30

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,074 mi
Last recorded87,074 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 AUW
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 87,074 miles

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

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

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

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

front radiator cross member corroded/holed

Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 81,138 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 75,939 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 75,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 72,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 69,304 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2020 69,304 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. front x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,674 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 61,674 miles

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

Exhaust flexi worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 55,334 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 35,449 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2012 17,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 AUW is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AUW, 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 AUW is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 13 June 2009.

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