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YY59 HSD

2009 Volvo C30

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,296 mi
Last recorded61,296 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HSD
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 61,296 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 61,296 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 57,728 miles

Offside door mirror damaged but secure

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 2 Dec 2024 57,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror damaged but secure

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,764 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,030 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 49,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 49,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,645 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,485 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres uneven wear and perrishing

Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,525 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,880 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 33,946 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 33,946 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 26,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,032 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,060 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 12,164 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 HSD is a 2009 Volvo C30 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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