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YY09 LKK

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,992 mi
Last recorded156,992 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 LKK
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 156,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 156,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 156,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing WHEEL NUT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 156,164 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 156,164 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bearing seized (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

dpf pressure pipes melted and split

Pass 2 Aug 2019 148,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 136,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect to low poss bulb in wrong will not adjust up (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 120,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,550 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,158 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Fail 4 Jun 2014 71,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,852 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 LKK is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LKK, 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 LKK is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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