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YY59 FSC

2009 Volvo C30

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,739 mi
Last recorded58,739 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 FSC
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 58,739 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 53,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 48,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 43,659 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,052 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 36,578 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 31,932 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 31,932 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 18,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 7,776 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 7,776 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 7,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 7,073 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 6,297 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 5,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 4,422 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 FSC is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Grey 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 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

YY59 FSC is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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