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YY59 BAA

2009 Volvo C30

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 144,380 miles

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

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

Front Lower Cooling radiator support corroded/ deteriorated

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Dipped beam efficiency reduced

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 139,485 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left.

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

Front Lower Radiator mounting corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 139,399 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Several exhaust leaks. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joint. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Attached to mirror. ()

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel left.

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Radiator mounting corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 130,054 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,675 miles

Rear undertray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 116,611 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,428 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 112,426 miles

Exhaust system insecure front support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,984 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 66,396 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,381 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,532 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,305 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 BAA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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