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YY59 EYC

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,283 mi
Last recorded158,283 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 EYC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 158,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside Front brake pipe covered in grease or similar (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear droplink bush has perishing/cracks. not effecting function (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Offside front anti roll bar link slight play, not effecting function (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Offside brake line covered in grease or similar (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre cracked in sidewall No cords on time of testing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rea brake discs corroded. No excessive runout/bind noted on test

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 154,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 145,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 134,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 130,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,003 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,816 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 100,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,007 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 70,481 miles

LOWERED SUSPENSION FITTED,WILL AFFECT HANDLING.

Fail 3 Dec 2016 70,481 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

LOWERED SUSPENSION FITTED,WILL AFFECT HANDLING.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 46,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 41,093 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,651 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 27,321 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 EYC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EYC, 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 EYC registered?

YY59 EYC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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