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YY59 GZS

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,504 mi
Last recorded137,504 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 137,504 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 137,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,821 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 131,820 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,602 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 114,602 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,736 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,736 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,660 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 62,659 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and worn close to the legal limit

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,009 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,544 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,667 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 GZS is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

YY59 GZS is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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