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YY59 BUO

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,787 mi
Last recorded79,787 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 BUO
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 79,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 79,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 79,077 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 78,486 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 78,486 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 78,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 76,610 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 74,989 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 74,989 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 72,358 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,354 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 71,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,159 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,409 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 50,793 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,968 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 47,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 21 Apr 2015 45,128 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 38,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 29,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,397 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 BUO is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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