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YY59 AZX

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,430 mi
Last recorded154,430 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AZX
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 154,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 146,521 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 146,500 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 128,661 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,892 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak rear of engine / rocker cover gasket ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking offside front drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front radiator crossmember support corroded advise replacement asap

Pass 31 Aug 2021 110,992 miles

advise engine leaking oil rear of cylinder head area

advise lower radiator support crossmember holed and corroded recommend replacement

advise nearside front and offside front side light showing amber light but not red light ????

advise offside front inner drive shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 102,555 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 102,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre size is 205/50/17

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,269 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,143 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,858 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge strong advise

Fail 10 Apr 2017 61,858 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge strong advise

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,498 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2014 23,803 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 22,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,118 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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YY59 AZX is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY59 AZX, 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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What year was YY59 AZX registered?

YY59 AZX is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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