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YY59 GMG

2009 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,369 mi
Last recorded114,369 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 114,369 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 105,247 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 100,159 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 100,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 94,310 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 94,310 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,543 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 89,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 83,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,606 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 62,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

both rear tyres heavily stepped on the inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,767 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 GMG is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GMG, 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 GMG is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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