MOT Status
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160,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member/radiator support corroded and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush slight play , no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer position lamp inop however has match pair
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush excess play movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member/radiator support corroded and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush slight play , no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer position lamp inop however has match pair
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust heat shield has one corroded mounting
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
1 Nearside front tyre has a small cut 2 Nearside rack end worn slightly
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
1 Nearside front tyre has a small cut 2 Nearside rack end worn slightly
How Reliable is the Volvo C30?
Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY59 BBJ is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 YY59 BBJ, 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 BBJ is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2009.
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