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YY59 JOA

2009 Volvo C30

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,110 mi
Last recorded177,110 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo C3070,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 JOA
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 177,110 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 177,110 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 175,275 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 175,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 161,752 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 161,752 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 138,471 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 116,138 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 99,236 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,602 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 89,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,319 miles

Offside Front slight noise bearing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 60,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 55,015 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,936 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,736 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 JOA is a 2009 Volvo C30 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JOA, 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 JOA is a 2009 Volvo C30, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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