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YY59 EXA

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,405 mi
Last recorded107,405 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EXA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 107,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 94,384 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 94,384 miles

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

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,877 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 76,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,741 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 67,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 59,094 miles

off/side front tyre worn around inner edges of treads

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,280 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 49,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,765 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,822 miles

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

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

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 EXA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EXA, 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 EXA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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